Strike Eagle takes flight to new home

An F-15E Strike Eagle has been moved from Eglin AFB to the Air Force Armament Museum, where it will soon be officially dedicated.
SS United States Toxic Final Voyage to the Depths

As Okaloosa County prepares to sink the SS United States, a debate is surfacing over whether the historic vessel will become a thriving reef or a toxic legacy beneath the Gulf.
After Dark at Eglin: The Critical Training Youβll Hear

Eglin Air Force Base will conduct night flying operations through April 23, bringing increased aircraft noise to surrounding communities during evening hours.
Left Behind, Never Forgotten: A Second Chance for Cats

A $20,000 grant is helping a local nonprofit bring more adoptable cats, many from military families, to Destin this weekend.
Seized Assets to Fund New Sheriff Gyms in Okaloosa County

Seized assets are now funding new gyms for Okaloosa County deputies.
A Major Milestone for Liza Jackson Park: $3.1M Approved

Fort Walton Beach is moving forward with long-awaited upgrades to Liza Jackson Park, approving a $3.1 million project focused on parking, drainage, and amenities.
After Hurricane Damage, Destin Beaches Get a $10M Makeover

A $10 million project will restore sand to eroded Destin beaches damaged by Hurricane Sally, with work starting the week of March 23.
Shawna Crist Named Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor

Shawna Crist, a dedicated Okaloosa County Schools Teacher, Employee and Volunteer is this month’s Niceville Good Neighbor
Young Man Found Dead on a Quiet Okaloosa Road

A 20-year-old Mary Esther man was found shot to death in north Okaloosa County. Deputies are investigating the early morning homicide.
Destin Vacation Abuse Ends in a Life Sentence

An Okaloosa County jury convicted Justin Andrew Busby of sexually battering a 10-year-old child, leading to a life sentence in state prison.