Destin sex trafficker sentenced to life in prison

Chad Cornelius Seymore, known as the “Circle City Pimp” expanded his monstrous reach across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Georgia. Now, he’ll begin a life behind bars.
Powerful Federal Drug and Gun Charges Rock the Mary Esther Community

A Mary Esther man is facing federal charges tied to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession following a grand jury indictment.
Surveillance Video and Public Tips Help Expose PAWS Donation Theft

Fort Walton Beach Police arrested a local man after a donation box containing cash was stolen from the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society earlier this week.
Shocking Federal Indictment Brings Serious Prison Threat for Florida Airman

A Tyndall Air Force Base airman has been indicted on federal child pornography charges and faces up to decades in prison if convicted.
Urgent Alert: Fake Navy Federal Scam Leads to $19K Cash Shipment

Fort Walton Beach police recovered $19,000 in cash after intercepting a FedEx shipment tied to a phone scam impersonating Navy Federal Credit Union.
Traffic Stop in Niceville Leads to Major Drug Arrest

A Niceville traffic stop led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, and dozens of pills, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man now held without bond.
Powerful Federal Sting Uncovers Massive Cocaine Operation on the Water

A Marathon charter captain was arrested after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in a federal maritime drug trafficking sting.
Fast Start: New K-9 Atlas Takes Down Meth Suspect in First Patrol Stop

Walton Countyβs newest K-9, Atlas, made his first arrest after detecting nearly 10 grams of meth during a DeFuniak Springs traffic stop.
Crestview Shooting Investigation Uncovers Illegal Weapons Cache Inside Apartment

A Crestview disturbance led to a shooting injury and the discovery of seven firearms, resulting in charges against a convicted felon.
Violent Night of Gunfire Leaves Shalimar Man Wounded as Deputies Launch Urgent Manhunt

A Shalimar man was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting as OCSO investigates a stolen suspect vehicle and a possible second shooting connection.