Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder

The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputyโ€™s family.

Okaloosa Departments Made $60 Million in Budget Requests. Here’s What They Want it For:

Okaloosa Budget: Workshop highlights public safety, health, jail and tourism Collin Bestor July 24, 2025 1:15 pm Okaloosa County In Brief: ๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 million in budget requests highlight critical needs across elections, public safety, and corrections as Okaloosa County plans for FY2026. ๐Ÿš” The county jail is operating 25% over capacity, prompting new officer training […]