Air Force, Florida
Family of Florida Airman Shot to Death by Deputies Claims Police Went to Wrong Apartment
Fortson lived in an off-base residence, and his special operations squadron at Hurlburt Field in the Florida panhandle flies AC-130J Ghostrider gunships.
Who is Roger Fortson? US Airman Killed by Florida Sheriff's Officer
The US service member fatally shot by a Florida sheriff's deputy on Friday has been identified by the Air Force as Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Man killed in confrontation with Florida law enforcement identified by Air Force
The U.S. Air Force identified 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who died at his off-base residence following an encounter with a sheriff's deputy.
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force says a 23-year-old Airman supporting its Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed during an incident involving the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer
Senior Airmen Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.
Special Operations airman shot and killed by Florida deputy sheriff
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died at a Fort Walton Beach, Florida, hospital after he was shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s officer at an apartment complex, according to The Northwest Florida Daily News.
SpaceX to launch 43 Starlink satellites from Florida, California
May 8 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Wednesday plans to launch 43 Starlink satellites from Florida and California. The Florida liftoff ...
Nearly $1 million worth of cocaine washes up along Florida Keys
MIAMI - Nearly $1 million worth of cocaine was found by a beachgoer washed up along the Florida Keys. The beachgoer who ...
Hurricane Sparks Surge in Florida's Flamingo Population
Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida last August, and the Category 3 storm produced an unexpected outcome: a surge in the ...
Florida sports academy coach used athletes’ tuition for OnlyFans, gambling, cops say
The head coach of an internationally known basketball academy has been accused of squandering tuition payments on “gambling, ...
Atheist complaint forces Florida elementary school to shut down Christian club
A rural Florida elementary school dismantled a Christian club on campus for students after being threatened with a legal ...
As UF pro-Palestinian protesters chant, Florida Gov. DeSantis touts response to campus ‘nonsense’
Protesters chanted “Free Palestine” and other slogans nonstop at the University of Florida on Wednesday as Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
A hemp farming executive just donated $237M to Florida A&M. His last college gift failed
It’s reportedly the largest donation ever to a historically Black college or university. Why is there so much skepticism ...
No shade, no water, no breaks: DeSantis' new law threatens Florida outdoor worker health
Gov. Ron Desantis barring breaks in one of the hottest states took some local officials aback, and infuriated outdoor workers ...
Former Auburn LB Cam Riley announces transfer to Florida State after first committing to NC State
Former Auburn linebacker Cam Riley is transferring to Florida State, 247Sports’ Zach Blostein reported Wednesday. BREAKING: ...
What you need to know about Florida’s Amendment 5, the property-tax ballot question
One person’s tax cut is another person’s tax increase, and we think that homeowners already have a really good deal in the ...
Florida's High-Speed Rail Makes Sudden Change
"It has become increasingly difficult to accommodate all guests as peak trains are reaching capacity," Brightline said.