By Dusty Ricketts, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Jan. 15--A mass e-mail sent last week by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce says that Eglin Air Force Base is closing the Okaloosa Regional Airport by 2010. The only problem with the e-mail is that it's not true.

By Jeff Ayres, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Oct. 7--Jerry Sealy strolls through the terminal at Okaloosa Regional Airport before stopping at a large window offering a panoramic view of Eglin Air Force Base's flight line.

By Kari C. Barlow, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach May 17--NICEVILLE -- Dig deep. Time is running out.

By Heather Civil, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Nov. 23--Long lines and complex security checkpoints did not deter holiday travelers at Okaloosa Regional Airport on Wednesday, and most remained in festive moods as they boarded flights to visit friends and family for the holiday.

By Kari C. Barlow, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Sep. 23--American Airlines is competing with three other major carriers for a direct flight to China, with Okaloosa Regional Airport in the mix. American is asking for a direct flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Beijing.