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.
Clarke County High School Coach Arrested on Multiple Charges

Robert Carter, head football coach at Clarke County High School, has been arrested in Niceville on multiple charges related to alleged misconduct with a student and is now facing legal proceedings in Clarke County.
Outlaw Biker Implicated in Attack With Explosive at Fort Walton Beach Jimmy Johns

Gregory Simonds, an alleged Outlaws Motorcycle Club member, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s following a confrontation with members of a rival biker gang.
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery

A Crestview man, Edgar Enrique Nunez, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison followed by 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Multiple agencies, including the Crestview Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, investigated the case.
Rocky Bayou Christian School Teacher Arrested, Accused of Molestation

A Rocky Bayou Christian School Teacher has been arrested and is being held without bond. Niceville Police accused the teacher of molesting a minor under the age of 12.