Major Breakthrough in the 2022 Okaloosa County Murder Case

A Felony Minute Sheet signed May 14, 2026, confirms that Isaiah Lamar Luna entered a nolo contendere plea in a 3rd degree felony murder case and was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Former Niceville cop: ‘No contest’ in Flock stalking case

Coty Wayne Hall, a former Niceville police officer will NOT serve time after pleading no contest in his case in Okaloosa Court.
On the Clock Crime: Employee Admits to Identity Theft

A former Destin Wendyβs employee admitted to stealing identity theft, federal prosecutors say.
Manhunt Underway in Okaloosa After an Armed Home Invasion

Two masked suspects carried out an armed home invasion late Sunday night near Fort Walton Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office.
Florida Man Delivers Again With 40 Charges in Walton

A Walton County man is facing 40 charges after deputies say a traffic stop uncovered drugs, weapons, and a brief attempt to flee.
Greed, Deception, and Millions Lost: Niceville Man Admits Fraud Scheme

A retired Army sergeant from Niceville has pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that left victims without returns.
Deadly Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Crestview Raid

A Crestview man is facing serious charges after deputies and federal agents seized more than 200 grams of fentanyl during a March raid.
Prison Time: Drug Trafficker Gets 20 Years Minimum

A Walton County man will serve at least 20 years after investigators found him with large trafficking quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
12 Year Old Indicted After Walton School Violence

A Walton County Grand Jury has indicted 12 year old Landon Robinson. Robinson is accused of a planned stabbing attack at Walton Middle School that injured two students and a teacher.
Mary Esther Man Faces 30 Charges in Exploitation Case

A Mary Esther man is facing 30 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered child pornography on electronic devices in his home.