Disturbing Arrest: Fort Walton Beach Man Accused of Lewd Act
A Fort Walton Beach man was arrested after deputies say he committed a lewd act in front of juvenile girls near David Street.
Routine Stop Turns Serious as Deputies Seize Cocaine and Firearm
A Santa Rosa Beach man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine, cash, and a firearm late Monday night.
Unexpected K-9 Alert Leads to Shocking Trafficking Arrest
A traffic stop along Beal Parkway led to the arrest of a Navarre woman after deputies recovered nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine following a K-9 alert.
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report
Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
Quick Thinking Shields Family as Police Close In on Fleeing Suspect
A coordinated police response led to the arrest of a suspect after an attempted carjacking, a stolen vehicle pursuit, and burglary of an occupied home.
Cold Case Resolution After 53 Years: Debra Espey
Nearly 53 years later, Debra Espey’s 1973 death case is closed after the suspect, Dennis Murphy died. Family expresses relief and closure.
Blueprint for the Nation: Florida’s Immigration Operation Breaks Records
Florida’s Operation Tidal Wave surpasses 10,000 arrests, marking a historic milestone in state-federal immigration enforcement.
Hope Behind Bars: How Some in Okaloosa County are Igniting Change
Inside the Okaloosa County Jail, inmates in the Anchored program are choosing accountability, healing, and hope—addressing trauma and addiction to break the cycle for good.
Okaloosa Investigators Uncover Juvenile Trafficking Linked to Social Media
Two Okaloosa County residents were arrested after investigators linked them to the sex trafficking of juvenile girls at local bars and through social media.
Fort Walton Beach Man, Ole Miss DB Arrested in Andalusia
An Ole Miss football player from Fort Walton Beach was arrested in Andalusia after police stopped his vehicle for speeding at 111 mph.
