Family of Hurlburt Airman Killed By Sheriff’s Deputy Files Lawsuit. Here’s Who’s On The Docket:
Nearly a year after Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed in his own apartment by a sheriff’s deputy, his family is suing for justice—alleging a web of failures and calling out the system that allowed it to happen.
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
Okaloosa County Jury Convicts Man of Soliciting Sexual Conduct Involving Child
Michael Todd Ronna was convicted by an Okaloosa County jury for using a computer to solicit a parent for sexual access to a child following a months-long undercover investigation by law enforcement.
Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht
A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dies of His Wounds After Shooting
A routine call turned tragic when Deputy Will May responded to a disturbance at a Dollar General—what happened next led to a deadly exchange of gunfire.
Here’s What Happened At Dylan Deschaine’s Stand Your Ground Motion Hearing:
A rare courtroom move, shocking testimony, and a long-awaited decision—Dylan Deschaine took the stand in his own defense as the court examines whether his actions in the death of Mike Ledford qualify as self-defense.
Woman Arrested in Connection With Walton Hit and Run Death
A Walton County jogger lost her life in a hit-and-run—now the suspected driver is in custody.
Gaetz’s Explicit AI Images Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate
A Florida Senate bill seeks to crack down on AI-generated explicit images—could this law change digital privacy rights?
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Motocross Racer Haiden Deegan
Professional motocross racer Haiden Deegan was arrested in Walton County, Florida, for racing on a highway, later posting about the incident on social media.
“I am innocent and will vigorously seek to clear my name” Former County Leader Shares His Side of The Story After Felony Arrest.
Former Walton County officials were arrested on felony charges. One claims the case is retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct.
