Crisis on Mooney Road: Armed Man Taken Into Custody
A potentially deadly standoff in Fort Walton Beach ended peacefully after officers and crisis negotiators worked for hours to take an armed, suicidal man into custody.
A New Life Underwater: SS United States Begins Its Final Transformation
Okaloosa County has taken a major step toward sinking the historic SS United States as an artificial reef, approving a key agreement that clears federal review hurdles.
Manhunt Underway in Okaloosa After an Armed Home Invasion
Two masked suspects carried out an armed home invasion late Sunday night near Fort Walton Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Heartbreaking Wreck Claims the Life of a Local Rider
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after a crash involving a turning vehicle on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach.
Comunity Pillar Moves Foward After 30 Years of Service
Kimberly Hixon is being recognized for 30 years of service with Eglin Federal Credit Union as she prepares for her next leadership role.
Mary Esther Man Faces 30 Charges in Exploitation Case
A Mary Esther man is facing 30 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered child pornography on electronic devices in his home.
Left Behind, Never Forgotten: A Second Chance for Cats
A $20,000 grant is helping a local nonprofit bring more adoptable cats, many from military families, to Destin this weekend.
FULL Unofficial results in Fort Walton charter referendum released by Judge
The full uncertified results of the vote on five proposed ballot amendments are hot off the presses.
A Major Milestone for Liza Jackson Park: $3.1M Approved
Fort Walton Beach is moving forward with long-awaited upgrades to Liza Jackson Park, approving a $3.1 million project focused on parking, drainage, and amenities.
“Thug” Outlaws MC Biker Pleads Guilty in FWB bombing
The man who threw an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s after an altercation at the Emerald Coast Harley Davidson Dealership in Fort Walton Beach will spend at least the next seven years in Federal Prison.
