Expo brings new tech, new networks
More than 30 exhibitors with industry representatives from various technological firms gathered for a technology exposition at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, June 4. The 1st Special Operations...
View ArticleHurlburt Field Soundside hosts Bridal Expo
Hurlburt Field’s Soundside Club hosted a bridal exposition; open to the public June 2. The exposition gave vendors the opportunity to showcase their services and to network with future brides who may...
View Article352nd SOG plans expansion
RAF MILDENHALL, England — The 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, England, will begin an expansion this summer. Beginning in June, the 352nd SOG plans to start receiving the first two of...
View ArticleCome learn at Lunch Lingo
Venir apprendre, meaning “come learn” in the French language is the message that William Vander Bought, a French instructor with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School Language Center, would...
View ArticlePolice searching for attempted murder suspect
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - Police are asking for help to find a suspect in an attempted killing. Investigators have obtained warrants for burglary to an occupied dwelling while armed and attempted...
View ArticleFatal wreck shuts down westbound Hwy. 98 at Hurlburt main gate
MARY ESTHER — All lanes of U.S. Highway 98 near Hurlburt Field's main gate are now reopened after being closed fo 5 hours while emergency responders work the scene of a fatal crash involving...
View ArticleOfficials discover marijuana plants during training exercise
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - Officers discovered a marijuana garden Wednesday while conducting a training exercise near Fish or Cut Bait Road, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Officers at Walton...
View ArticleMan convicted in sexual battery case
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A 22-year-old man was found guilty today of sexual battery on a minor. Riordan Edward Boblitt was convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim 12 years of age or older but...
View ArticleTwo arrested after meth lab found in home
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Two people were arrested Wednesday after a welfare check at a home revealed a methamphetamine lab. Chad R. Graham, 32, and Tasha A. Pettit, 24, face charges after law officers found...
View ArticleGlee Camp students will perform ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior’
NICEVILLE — Three years ago, Lauren Abel wasn’t sure what she was getting into when she attended Northwest Florida State College’s Glee Camp. Now, the 15-year-old will have a lead role in the summer...
View ArticleSanta Rosa approves sale of Navarre Community Center
MILTON — The sale of the Navarre Community Center has been approved. County commissioners on Thursday unanimously accepted the Navarre Area Board of Realtors’ offer to purchase the building for...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: View the latest beach photos
OKALOOSA ISLAND — As the temperatures rise and summer begins, crowds of people came out to the beaches today near the Okaloosa Island fishing pier. View the latest beach photos >>
View ArticleColonol stepping down after leading F-35 training program (GALLERY)
EGLIN AFB — Soaring high above the Emerald Coast in an F-35 on Tuesday, Air Force Col. Andrew Toth was soaking it all in: the perfect weather, the feel of the jet shooting through the sky, the student...
View ArticleCozzie tapes close testimony in murder trial
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS —Assistant State Attorney Bobby Elmore let Steven Cozzie’s own words put the final touch Thursday to his case for conviction of first-degree murder. Two weeks after his arrest for the...
View ArticleThe Danny Cup set to help Viking football program
The Fort Walton Beach football program will turn its attention from the gridiron to the links to ramp up its fundraising efforts. And to draw in sponsors and teams it is turning to a familiar face:...
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