DeSantis Awards Law Enforcement Bonuses; Program Has Now Reached 9,400 Recruits
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has awarded more than 9,400 law enforcement officers $5,000 recruitment bonuses since launching the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program in 2022.
At an event in Panama City, DeSantis presented checks to recruits from Bay, Franklin, Gulf, and Walton counties, highlighting the state’s continued push to recruit, reward, and retain law enforcement officers.
Santa Rosa Beach man arrested after fatal shooting during eviction dispute
What began as an eviction argument in Santa Rosa Beach Wednesday morning ended in gunfire, leaving a woman dead and another injured. Deputies were already on the scene when shots rang out. Here’s what investigators say happened 👉
Okaloosa Deputies, K9 Unit Apprehend Man Wanted on Multiple Domestic Battery Charges
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, alongside correctional institution teams, tracked and apprehended Anthony McLeod of Laurel Hill on Saturday after he attempted to flee through a swamp. Mcleod faces multiple domestic battery and criminal mischief charges.
Walton Sheriff Charges Army Officer With Sex Crimes
Sean Benjamin Cushman, an Army captain, was arrested on child sexual abuse and child pornography charges linked to incidents in Walton County, Florida.
Georgia Woman Arrested After Destin Shooting
A Georgia woman was arrested in Destin after deputies say she shot a man in the leg during an argument on August 17. She faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and use of a firearm while under the influence.
Deschaine Fires Attorney in Murder Trial
Dylan Deschaine’s murder trial faces new delays after the court removed his attorney, Michael Weinstock, and prepared to appoint Crestview lawyer Marty Knopes as his replacement.
Accused Ledford Killer Deschaine Will Try to Fire His Attorney on Tuesday. Details:
Dylan Deschaine will argue to replace his lawyer at an August 19 hearing, accusing his defense and the prosecution of mishandling key evidence in his Niceville murder case.
Okaloosa Jailer Arrested and Charged With Murder
Santa Rosa County Deputies Arrested Former Okaloosa County Corrections Officer Curtis Johnson for murder.
Every Okaloosa Judge Has Recused Themselves On This Former Deputy’s Case:
The trial of former jail director Nolan Weeks, accused of impersonating an officer during a traffic stop, will take place outside Okaloosa County following a full judicial recusal.
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder
The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputy’s family.
