Deputy Charged in Hurlburt Airman’s Killing Booked Into Okaloosa Jail
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Lee Duran, Jr. was arrested for the negligent manslaughter of Senior Airman Roger Fortson and is awaiting court proceedings.
Former Okaloosa Deputy Charged In Death of Hurlburt Airman Fortson
The State Attorney has charged former Okaloosa Deputy Eddie Duran in the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday
A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.
A Bed 4 Me Celebrates 3,000th Delivery To Needy Child.
A Bed 4 Me, a Niceville-area non-profit, celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th bed to a child in need during a special event at 3rd Planet Brewing. The organization, which provides beds, bedding, and pillows to children living in poverty, continues to rely on community support as it looks forward to helping even more families.
Volunteers Help School District Prepare for First Week of School in Okaloosa County
A group of 90 volunteers from local organizations, including HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Florida Power and Light, and Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, contributed 540 hours to prepare nine Okaloosa County schools for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on classroom setup, maintenance, and landscaping.
Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death
A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson
105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Motorcycle-Mounted Camera Clears Name of Deputy Arrested for Reckless Driving
All charges against former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Gentry have been dismissed after video evidence disproved allegations of reckless driving, racing, and felony tampering. Gentry, who was terminated from the Sheriff’s Office following his arrest, is now looking to restore his personal and professional reputation.
Commissioner Calls Out Tax Break: A Race To The Bottom?
Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles cast the sole dissenting vote against placing a referendum on the November ballot to extend a tax exemption for qualifying companies. Boyles, who originally supported the measure a decade ago, now argues the tax creates unfair competition, offers minimal benefit, and incurs high compliance costs. Despite his concerns, the referendum was approved, with proponents arguing that the exemption has attracted significant investment and job creation to the county.
Fortson Family Attorney Demands Charges For Former Okaloosa Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Airman
As the Fortson family awaits justice, will State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden heed Ben Crump’s call to charge the deputy involved in the controversial shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson?
