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Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Shooting at Coasters

Michael Alan Ladson was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder for a 2022 shooting at Coasters in Fort Walton Beach, in which he fired a gun at Charles Meeks and caused serious injury.

Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Shooting at Coasters Staff Reports October 22, 2025 11:32 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Michael Alan Ladson was convicted of attempted second-degree murder for a 2022 shooting at Coasters in Fort Walton Beach. Ladson fired a single shot at […]

Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop

A Niceville Police Department officer was arrested after an internal investigation found he allegedly used law enforcement databases to access personal information without authorization and harass a fellow officer and that officer’s spouse.

Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop Staff Reports October 11, 2025 7:57 pm Crime, Niceville, Public Safety In Brief: 👮 Who: Officer Coty Hall, Niceville Police Department💻 What: Arrested for alleged misuse of law enforcement databases and harassment📅 When: Arrested on October 10, 2025; investigation ran from January to October […]

DeSantis Awards Law Enforcement Bonuses; Program Has Now Reached 9,400 Recruits

ChatGPT said: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 9,400 law enforcement officers have received $5,000 recruitment bonuses through the state’s program, which also offers pay raises, wellness initiatives, and academy scholarships to attract and retain officers.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has awarded more than 9,400 law enforcement officers $5,000 recruitment bonuses since launching the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program in 2022.
At an event in Panama City, DeSantis presented checks to recruits from Bay, Franklin, Gulf, and Walton counties, highlighting the state’s continued push to recruit, reward, and retain law enforcement officers.

Local Firefighters Prep for 9/11 Memorial Fundraiser

Residents and first responders will gather in Panama City Beach on Sept. 6 for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the fallen of Sept. 11 while raising funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Niceville Names New Fire Chief

Niceville's new fire chief Alex Kukulus

The City of Niceville introduces Alex Kukulus as its new fire chief, with a public ceremony scheduled for July 11 to mark the leadership transition.

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