Ledford Murder: Police Affidavit Gives More Detail Into Murder Investigation

Niceville Police Chief David Popwell updated the City Council on the investigation into the killing of beloved entrepreneur Michael Ledford.
Walton County Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy

Dallas Anthony Francis, aged 35, was just handed a hefty 50-year sentence for attempting to murder a law enforcement officer in Florida back in 2022.
Police: Alabama Man Attempts To Extort Valparaiso Business To Cover Mother’s Funeral Expenses

Ex-employee Christopher Paul Keen is charged with felony extortion after allegedly threatening his former employer for funeral donations. The Valparaiso incident unfolds six months later with a shocking arrest.
Bennett Indicted on Murder Charges Stemming From Missing Persons Report in 2021

Chilling indictment in Walton County! Shawn Richard Bennett faces charges of First Degree Murder and Robbery with a Firearm.
Hardin Indicted for First Degree Murder In Alleged SanDestin Shooting

Gunner Cole Harding faces a litany of charges, including first-degree premeditated murder, as per a recent indictment in Walton County. The incident Hardin allegedly committed left two individuals shot, one of those people killed.
INTERVIEW: Florida State Representative Maney Talks Mental Health Reform

๐ฃ๏ธ Join Rep. Patt Maney in a candid discussion on mental health reform in Florida. From Baker Act updates to addressing workforce shortages, learn about the legislative strides for a healthier future.
BREAKING: Fugitive Wagner Captured by Okaloosa County Sheriffโs Office

Big Arrest in Crestview! Okaloosa County Sheriffโs Office nabs 57-year-old fugitive Jeffrey Todd Wagner. Full details on the charges and past criminal history.
Capitol Watch: Okaloosa Repโs Bill Would Change Rules On Guns, Alcohol Monitoring For People Accused Of Some Crimes

Rep. Patt Maney’s HB 373 challenges existing norms by preventing courts from seizing concealed carry permits in misdemeanor cases unless a public safety risk is evident. The bill also streamlines alcohol monitoring requirements, potentially expediting the release process for certain defendants.
Crestview Man Faces Video Voyeurism Charges From Incident in Niceville

In a disturbing incident, 19-year-old Joshua Adam Smith from Crestview was arrested for allegedly filming an underage girl changing in her Niceville home. Reports suggest a text conversation between Smith and the victim’s father, confessing his alleged actions.
Niceville PD Arrests Update: November 2023

The latest arrest numbers from the Niceville Police Department.