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May 21, 2024
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Eglin Airmen celebrate National Transportation Week

The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron celebrated National Transportation Week May 6-10.

“Our National Transportation Week events honor those who have paved the way in our transportation industry and symbolize our continuation of their legacy,” said 1st. Lt. Micah Harkin, project officer. “We vow to continue the evolution of transportation and logistics.”

May 21, 2024
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Senior Chill Out returning June 7

The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day donation drive for new air conditioners, fans and funds to help seniors beat the heat, will be held by Council on Aging of West Florida, WEAR ABC Channel 3, WFGX 35, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, and Lowe’s Home Improvement Friday, June 7.
May 20, 2024
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Spears named next Milton city manager

Ed Spears was named the new manager for the city of Milton at a special called meeting Monday night. The council voted 8-0 in favor of hiring Spears, who will take over when current city manager Randy Jorgenson retires on Aug. 29. For now, he’s the city manager in waiting, giving him time to train […]
May 20, 2024
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UAS software demo part of experimentation proving ground effort

Eglin Air Force Base — An unmanned aerial system software company and AFWERX contract awardee, Sky Pad, provided a demonstration to Eglin military and civilians May 1 near Fort Walton Beach.
May 20, 2024
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Pensacola theater hosts world premiere of ‘The Blue Angels’ documentary

Light, camera, high flying action!

“The Blue Angels,” a new documentary about the legendary U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, had its world premiere Thursday, May 16 at the AMC Bayou 15 theater in Pensacola. The new film offers an inside look at the Blue Angels. From their history to their training to their work-life balance, the documentary gives viewers a front row seat to the flight demonstration team’s 2022 season.

May 17, 2024

Butterfly house asks for another six month extension for required stormwater management plan

The Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center is asking for another extension for its stormwater management plan, the second time it has asked for a six-month extension.
May 17, 2024

Santa Rosa County under tornado watch

Santa Rosa County is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Mobile. Strong to severe storms are possible Friday afternoon and into the evening. Strong winds, hail, and a brief tornado are possible during this timeframe.
May 17, 2024
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Three promoted within Santa Rosa School District

The Santa Rosa School District voted to promote three individuals to new leadership positions during Monday night’s meeting, which also opens up two principal positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

Warren Stevens has been named the district’s new director of continuous improvement; Mandy King, the coordinator of literacy; and Nadia Colin, public information and family/community outreach office.

May 16, 2024
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AF researchers design, build, fly autonomous aircraft in 24 hours

Eglin Air Force Base — In an open area of the Eglin range known as B-70, a group of Air Force field grade officers and black-shirted innovators huddled together above an eight-pound model aircraft as they raced against their deadline to build it.
May 16, 2024

Updated emergency rule issued to protect Florida livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has issued Emergency Rule 5CER24-6 updating specific restrictions on the importation of cattle into Florida to help prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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