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A F-22 u.s. Air Force Raptor Made the Longest Launch of an Aircraft From History

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On 16 September 2025, RTX announced through Raytheon that the US Air Force had successfully performed the longest known launch of the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the Eglin Air Base tests.Air Force · Romania See the Story

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Kevin Craig didn’t intend to coach girls basketball for more than two years. At the age of 25, and passed over for the boys basketball position in 1981, he accepted what seemed like a temporary assignment. 44 years later, his name is synonymous with excellence in girls basketball, not just across Northwest Florida, but the state. “I thought I’d do it for two years and 40 years later, I was retired from it,” Craig said, now 69 and preparing for…Hall of Fame · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

Jason Carducci, of JP Carducci, Inc., arrived on the Emerald Coast in 1997 with the Air Force. Now a state-certified residential contractor, he has made South Okaloosa and Walton counties his home base. His mornings start well before sunrise with breakfast, emails, and getting the kids moving, before heading out to check job sites and tackle a steady stream of calls. We caught up to learn about Jason’s daily routine, his favorite local lunch sp…Air Force · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

The INSIDER daily digest -- September 16, 2025

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This Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on the Golden Dome missile defense system's potential cost, the Army's latest watercraft modernization strategy and more. A new analysis from the American Enterprise Institute warns the administration’s stated Golden Dome goals far exceed the $175 billion price the president has cited: New cost analysis suggests Trump's Golden Dome vision due for reality check President Trump's ambitious plan to shield…Eglin Air Force Base · Eglin Air Force Base Read Article

Raytheon Boosts AMRAAM’s Range with Software Changes

RTX’s Raytheon unit was able to “significantly” extend the range of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile using mostly software changes in experimental tests last year, expanding the reach and lethality of the standard U.S. dogfighting weapon, company officials said Sept. 15. The improvements, already included with rounds coming off the production line, should make U.S. fighters more competitive with Chinese aircraft equipped wit…Eglin Air Force Base · Eglin Air Force Base Read Article

Bruner Middle School students treated to snowballs after jump to 'A' rating

Students at Bruner Middle School received a sweet surprise Monday when School Board Member Parker Destin arrived to celebrate the school’s achievement of earning an A rating for the 2024-2025 academic year. Destin brought handcrafted New Orleans-style snowballs – courtesy of his Dewey Destin’s Snoballs – to the front lawn of Bruner Middle School around noon. The team served 650 snowballs to students who could choose between orange and blue ras…Destin · Destin Read Article

New day program for adults with autism, intellectual disabilities opens in Niceville

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A F-22 u.s. Air Force Raptor Made the Longest Launch of an Aircraft From History

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

UPDATE: Suspect in stolen car chase on I-10 in custody after crash

International Coastal Cleanup returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach area Sept. 20

Harbor Docks Charities announces 30th annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day in Destin

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

The INSIDER daily digest -- September 16, 2025

Raytheon Boosts AMRAAM’s Range with Software Changes

Bruner Middle School students treated to snowballs after jump to 'A' rating

New day program for adults with autism, intellectual disabilities opens in Niceville

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A F-22 u.s. Air Force Raptor Made the Longest Launch of an Aircraft From History

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

UPDATE: Suspect in stolen car chase on I-10 in custody after crash

International Coastal Cleanup returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach area Sept. 20

Harbor Docks Charities announces 30th annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day in Destin

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

The INSIDER daily digest -- September 16, 2025

Raytheon Boosts AMRAAM’s Range with Software Changes

Bruner Middle School students treated to snowballs after jump to 'A' rating

New day program for adults with autism, intellectual disabilities opens in Niceville