Emotional Farewell, Powerful Future: The SS United States to Become a Massive Gulf Reef
The historic SS United States is set for a dramatic transformation as Okaloosa County prepares to sink the legendary liner and create the world’s largest artificial reef.
Courageous Student Report Leads to Arrest in School Threat Case
A Fort Walton Beach teen was arrested after escalating school shooting threats, with officials praising students who reported the behavior early.
Eglin Tightens Security With a Sweeping Dash Cam Ban
Eglin Air Force Base will ban dash cameras and vehicle recording devices beginning March 1 as part of a new operational security policy.
A Remarkable Community Gift Is Changing Lives in Local Classrooms
The Fort Walton Beach Moose Lodge has donated more than $17,000 since 2022 to help eliminate student lunch debt at Okaloosa County elementary schools.
New Challenger Jerry Buckman Emerges in High-Stakes School Board Election
Jerry Buckman, a retired Air Force colonel and longtime resident, has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa School Board District One.
Quick Police Response Brings Relief in Fort Walton Beach Silver Alert
An endangered adult was safely located in Fort Walton Beach after a Silver Alert and a coordinated response by police and the community.
Shocking Federal Fraud Case Ends as New Jersey Man Admits Identity Theft
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after using stolen identities and forged passport cards to withdraw money from bank accounts across Florida.
Powerful Federal Drug and Gun Charges Rock the Mary Esther Community
A Mary Esther man is facing federal charges tied to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession following a grand jury indictment.
Surveillance Video and Public Tips Help Expose PAWS Donation Theft
Fort Walton Beach Police arrested a local man after a donation box containing cash was stolen from the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society earlier this week.
Okaloosa Schools Post Powerful Academic Gains, Higher Graduation Rates
Okaloosa County School District leaders are celebrating strong academic performance, rising graduation rates, and major campus improvements following the first semester of the school year.
