Eglin’s Medical Warriors Capture AFMC Hospital of the Year Title Staff Reports January 30, 2026 11:10 am Eglin Air Force Base, Health, Military In Brief: Who: 96th Medical Group, Col. Tara Lovell, and multiple award-winning Airmen and NCOs What: Won AFMC Hospital of the Year and 18 total annual awards When: Announced January 29, 2026 Where: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Why: Exceptional patient care, high operational output, leadership, and mission readiness EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base has been named Air Force Materiel Command’s Hospital of the Year, highlighting a banner performance year that delivered record-setting patient care and operational excellence. The honor comes after the medical group completed more than 500,000 patient visits, processed 700,000 laboratory tests, and issued over 6,000 medical clearances — milestones that helped secure a total of 18 AFMC annual awards across multiple departments. “This award demonstrates the hard work and the dedication of the entire staff,” said Col. Tara Lovell, commander of the 96th Medical Group. “It takes true collaboration and effort of each section to get the job done.” Beyond the hospital-wide recognition, Airmen and noncommissioned officers from dental, pharmacy, public health, mental health, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and aerospace medicine were honored for their outstanding performance. Senior Airman Bryson Rodgers of the 96th Dental Squadron earned Dental Airman of the Year for his work creating dental prosthetics that improved patient care and readiness. “This is not the end of my achievements,” Rodgers... Read More

Bud Light Began Teasing Their Super Bowl Commercial On January 21 Bud Light is a company that consistently delivers great Super Bowl commercials year after year, and this year is no different. The company began teasing its commercial on January 21st, a whole 2.5 weeks before the big game. The Super Bowl game is scheduled […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Pearl Lamonica center opened its doors to the public Thursday, spreading the word that people who are hurting emotionally have a place to go. Grief is different for everyone; for many, the hardest part is feeling like you’re going through it alone. “What we do here is we offer […] Read More

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- Every second Tuesday of every month, in a small room at C3 church in Marianna, a group of women comes together to break bread, share laughs, and sometimes tears. The group members all have something in common: the loss of a child. Moms of Lost Children is a nonprofit started by […] Read More

Dolly Parton Faces Health Challenges In September 2025, country music icon Dolly Parton was scheduled to attend an event at Dollywood for the announcement of the park’s new attraction, Night Flight Expedition. But, she had to cancel at the last minute due to kidney stones that caused an infection. Then just a few weeks later, Dolly announced that was […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

🚨 Big Picture / What You Need to Know 🌤️ Short-Term Forecast (Tonight through Friday) The weather stays pretty calm and quiet through Friday 👍High pressure is in control, which means dry conditions and a slow warm-up. ⚠️ Heads up: A powerful cold front will be knocking on the door Friday night. 🥶 Long-Term Forecast […] Read More

Powerful Oversight Requested After Brightline Train Slams Into Robot Staff Reports January 29, 2026 5:26 pm Government, State Government, Travel In Brief: Who: Congressman Patronis and the National Transportation Safety Board What: A Brightline train collided with an autonomous delivery robot When: January 15, 2026 Where: Miami, Florida Why: To address safety concerns as autonomous technology expands near critical transportation systems WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Patronis is calling for a federal safety review following a January 15 collision between a Brightline passenger train and an autonomous delivery robot that entered active railroad tracks in Miami. In a letter sent to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, Patronis requested detailed information on the agency’s response to the incident and urged a closer examination of how autonomous technologies interact with critical transportation infrastructure. Although no injuries were reported, Patronis said the crash raises serious concerns as robotic delivery systems and autonomous vehicles continue to expand across urban environments. The Congressman asked whether the incident triggered NTSB reporting requirements, what investigative actions are underway, and whether the agency is conducting a broader review of autonomous vehicles at railroad crossings nationwide. Patronis also pressed the NTSB to clarify what safety recommendations currently exist to prevent similar incidents and whether different standards should apply to autonomous vehicles carrying human passengers compared to those operating independently. In his letter, the Congressman emphasized the need for Congress to remain proactive as technology outpaces existing safety frameworks. “Given the rapid evolution of autonomous technologies, we must... Read More