GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The smell alone was enough to pull people in, from mild to mouth on fire, chili lovers packed Port St. Joe for the annual Chili cook-off. “Businesswise it’s just the people come back in because they want to talk about it, they want to be excited about it, or they […] Read More

TYNDALL AFB (WMBB) – Tyndall Air Force Base is conducting a 2,500-acre prescribed burn south of Beacon Beach and Mississippi Roads on Sunday. According to officials, the burn will be between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m in burn compartment number 4. The transport winds are predicted to be out of the northwest, which should minimize […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Matrix COC will be offering cold-weather emergency sheltering on Sunday, Febuary 1, for those without sufficient heating. According to organizers, the shelter will be located at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N. 10th Street, from 5:30 p.m to 7 a.m. Individuals are encouraged to provide their own transportation. […] Read More

New ERAM Weapon Signals Bold Leap in U.S. Military Firepower Staff Reports February 1, 2026 10:20 am Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Military In Brief: Who: U.S. Air Force, 96th Test Wing, AFLCMC Armament Directorate, Brig. Gen. Robert Lyons III, Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro What: Successful live-warhead test of the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) When: January 21, 2025 Where: Eglin Test and Training Range, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Why: To validate a fast-produced, cost-effective long-range strike weapon that strengthens U.S. deterrence and combat readiness EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force marked a major leap forward in long-range strike capability after successfully conducting a live-warhead test of its new Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) on the Eglin Test and Training Range on Jan. 21, 2025 — just 16 months after the program’s initial contract award. The milestone test achieved all primary objectives, including a full warhead detonation, providing critical performance data and validating the missile’s operational potential. Officials say the accelerated timeline highlights the Department of the Air Force’s push to rapidly deliver combat-ready technology to the warfighter. ERAM is a next-generation, air-launched standoff cruise missile designed to provide affordable mass in contested environments. Built to strike high-value fixed targets from long range, the system is engineered for rapid production at scale — a key factor in strengthening U.S. deterrence and maintaining battlefield advantage. “Moving from a contract to a live-fire demonstration in under two years proves we can deliver lethal, cost-effective capability at the... Read More