Escaped Baker Act Patient Found Safely Floating in Turkey Creek
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital was safely located after a coordinated search through Turkey Creek involving K9, drone, and marine units.
Urgent Boil-Water Warning: E. Coli Found in South Okaloosa Well
Residents in parts of South Okaloosa are being urged to boil their water after a raw sample from Hawkins Well tested positive for E. coli, prompting a precautionary advisory.
Florida Man Accused of Selling Radioactive Device on Facebook
A Bradenton man faces felony charges after investigators say he attempted to sell a stolen radioactive construction device through Facebook Marketplace, prompting a specialized Florida Highway Patrol investigation.
What’s Up With That Abandoned Building on Niceville’s Government Ave?
As you head into Niceville/Valparaiso on SR-85, you’ll more than likely see an abandoned building that sits on the right-hand side of the road before you pass Tradewinds restaurant.
Nurses Picket HCA Fort Walton-Destin. Here’s what they want:
Nurses at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital took to the picket line Tuesday, arguing that staffing shortages and stalled contract negotiations are affecting both caregivers and patients.
Swimmer Fighting For Life After Miramar Beach Rescue
A swimmer was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after struggling in the Gulf near Miramar Beach while attempting to reach offshore buoys.
Cocaine, Pills Found in a Car Carrying an Unrestrained Child
An Okaloosa County traffic stop led to cocaine trafficking and child abuse charges after deputies reportedly found drugs and an unsecured child inside a vehicle.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Niceville’s Summer E-Bike Takeover: What you Need to Know
Niceville officials are preparing for increased e-bike activity this summer as police, residents, and businesses debate how aggressively the city’s new ordinance should be enforced.
Major Breakthrough in the 2022 Okaloosa County Murder Case
A Felony Minute Sheet signed May 14, 2026, confirms that Isaiah Lamar Luna entered a nolo contendere plea in a 3rd degree felony murder case and was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
