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Veterans · Fort Walton BeachArmy officials are investigating allegations that a group of Rangers fired blank rounds from automatic weapons without warning at a Florida beach containing crowds of civilians.The incident prompted multiple calls to police and social media postings, with witnesses and footage showing men wearing Ranger t-shirts and military uniforms firing the rounds at Crab Island near Destin, Florida, on Friday, Task & Purpose first reported.“The Army is awar…See the Story
Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians
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Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton BeachEglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Operations Center on Wednesday, completing a major milestone in the credit union’s growth and expansion project.
The four-story, 100,000-square-foot building in Fort Walton Beach includes an attached parking garage and can accommodate up to 400 employees. The facility features energy-efficient windows, geothermal wells, charging stations for electric vehicles, and flexible inter…Read Article
Eglin Federal Credit Union opens new operations center in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton BeachThe Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to bestow the title of Mayor Emeritus upon former Mayor Dick Rynearson, who served the city for 16 years as both councilman and mayor.
The honorary position allows Rynearson to continue representing the city as a goodwill ambassador without compensation. “I’m both humbled and honored by this, and my wife and I will continue to represent the city to the best of our ability,” Rynearson said aft…Read Article