Traffic

State Roads 85, 123 to close for test mission on August 8 in Okaloosa

Please plan accordingly today.

Jared Williams

The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin Air Force Base range complex on August 8, which will require the closure of State Roads 85 and 123.

The roads will be closed between 9 a.m. and noon today. The roads will not be closed for more than 90-minute periods within the time frame, according to Eglin.

In the event testing is cancelled, a backup mission is scheduled for Aug. 11 between 9 a.m. and noon. Please plan accordingly today.

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Military, Public Safety

Eglin AFB to conduct joint ‘mass casualty’ exercise, requires closure of General Bond Boulevard

Military

EOD team plans routine munitions disposal at Eglin Air Force Base

Military

Hematology and oncology services temporarily suspended at Eglin AFB

Military

Eglin AFB to detonate six World War II-era bombs found in Choctawhatchee Bay near Shalimar

Phil commented on New $4.2 million visitor center breaks ground at Topsail Hill Preserve

“$4.2 million could be better spent. Just put up interpretive outdoor posters at the parking lot.”

Respond

Michael Farrell commented on FWC investigating reported fatal hunting incident at Eglin Range near Freeport

“Is it a hunting accident or something else. I hunted for 3 mornings and heard only 1 shot. What are the odds of this being an accident”

Karen Hulion commented on Okaloosa School District breaks ground on new Pineview School in Crestview

“How is this going to help the crowding of the high school?? This doesn’t make sense to build another elementary school/middle school when they all flow into the ONLY high...”

Tom Lyon commented on SS United States to begin final journey from Philadelphia to become the world’s largest artificial reef

“The.Statue of Liberty was partly paid for in France by school children collecting coins. The Washington Monument program was going bust when American children sent in pennies to revive it....”

Ronald Alleman commented on SS United States artificial reef project remains on track despite temporary delay

“What about the oil previously reported to still be in the bilge ?”

Claire Edwards commented on SS United States to begin final journey from Philadelphia to become the world’s largest artificial reef

“In 1963 I was on the SS United States with my parents and sisters. We docked in New York very close to Christmas. I was 16 yrs old and had...”

Mike Ciolino commented on SS United States artificial reef project remains on track despite temporary delay

“Thanks Jared for a concise factual article. Too much false narratives floating around social media.”

Chris commented on ‘GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY’: Okaloosa County sets sights on Eglin AFB orphan parcels for development

“Thee is no such a thing as affordable housing for over half the people that live in this area. People can’t afford 300, 400 or 500k for a house. Build...”

“That portion has been closed because of wild hogs destroying it, I believe”

Kevin Jones commented on ‘GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY’: Okaloosa County sets sights on Eglin AFB orphan parcels for development

“Got make up for the 10 mill purchase of the SS United States and getting fined 1k a day while it still sits in port”