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.
Police Seize Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine After Pursuit

A Fort Walton Beach man is facing trafficking charges after police say he fled a traffic stop and was found with fentanyl, cocaine, and meth hidden in a modified aerosol can.
Judge sets trial date for deputy charged with murdering Hurlburt airman

After almost two years of waiting, both the former Okaloosa Deputy accused of murdering a Hurlburt airman and the airman’s family have a trial date.
Destin Fire, HCA Partner on a Powerful “Floating ER” Vessel

Destinβs first responders are launching a 52-foot βfloating emergency roomβ designed to deliver advanced trauma care on the water before patients ever reach the hospital.
Judge makes key ruling before critical Fort Walton Beach referendum

Judge William Stone’s ruling on several ballot measures ahead of Fort Walton Beach’s March 10 referendum vote has serious consequences for the future.
Road Rage Attack Ends in Arrest After Lengthy Investigation

Fort Walton Beach Police have arrested a 21-year-old man months after a suspected Halloween night road rage shooting.