Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Cold weather shelters are now open across Okaloosa County, offering safe, warm accommodations as temperatures drop.
Disturbing Arrest: Fort Walton Beach Man Accused of Lewd Act

A Fort Walton Beach man was arrested after deputies say he committed a lewd act in front of juvenile girls near David Street.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Okaloosa County opens cold weather shelters with transportation for residents, families, and the elderly during extreme winter weather.
Unexpected K-9 Alert Leads to Shocking Trafficking Arrest

A traffic stop along Beal Parkway led to the arrest of a Navarre woman after deputies recovered nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine following a K-9 alert.
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report

Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
Cold Nights Spark Urgent Shelter Openings Across Okaloosa County

Cold weather shelters opened across Okaloosa County Monday night, offering safe overnight refuge for individuals, families, and seniors as temperatures fall.
Lights, Camera, Futures: Okaloosa Schools Roll Out a Free VPK Movie Experience

The Okaloosa County School District will host a free family movie afternoon on Feb. 1 to help families register children for kindergarten and VPK.
Critical East Pass Navigation Aids Face Urgent, High-Stakes Replacement

Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has committed to restoring critical navigation aids at East Pass, a key gateway to the Gulf of America.
Quick Thinking Shields Family as Police Close In on Fleeing Suspect

A coordinated police response led to the arrest of a suspect after an attempted carjacking, a stolen vehicle pursuit, and burglary of an occupied home.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB

Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.