Young Man Found Dead on a Quiet Okaloosa Road
A 20-year-old Mary Esther man was found shot to death in north Okaloosa County. Deputies are investigating the early morning homicide.
Jury Sends Destin Man to Prison for Life
A jury has convicted Jerrish Stephens of second-degree murder in the 2021 stabbing death of Gregory Lacey outside a Destin bar, resulting in a life sentence.
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.
Destin Vacation Abuse Ends in a Life Sentence
An Okaloosa County jury convicted Justin Andrew Busby of sexually battering a 10-year-old child, leading to a life sentence in state prison.
Firefighters Hold the Line at Choctaw Plaza Fire
A three-alarm commercial fire at Choctaw Plaza destroyed a Rent-A-Center Monday night, sending heavy smoke through multiple adjacent businesses.
19-Count Federal Lawsuit Alleges Reckless Force Caused Veteran’s Heart Attack
A Fort Walton Beach veteran files a 19-count federal lawsuit alleging arrest triggered a heart attack while in police custody.
For Gap Creek Residents, Flooding Problems Are Not Wishlist Items
Every time it rains, Gap Creek rises — and so do the frustrations of residents who say government promises keep flowing, but real fixes never arrive.
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.
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
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.
