Urgent Alert: Fake Navy Federal Scam Leads to $19K Cash Shipment

Fort Walton Beach police recovered $19,000 in cash after intercepting a FedEx shipment tied to a phone scam impersonating Navy Federal Credit Union.
Fast Start: New K-9 Atlas Takes Down Meth Suspect in First Patrol Stop

Walton Countyโs newest K-9, Atlas, made his first arrest after detecting nearly 10 grams of meth during a DeFuniak Springs traffic stop.
Crestview Shooting Investigation Uncovers Illegal Weapons Cache Inside Apartment

A Crestview disturbance led to a shooting injury and the discovery of seven firearms, resulting in charges against a convicted felon.
Violent Night of Gunfire Leaves Shalimar Man Wounded as Deputies Launch Urgent Manhunt

A Shalimar man was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting as OCSO investigates a stolen suspect vehicle and a possible second shooting connection.
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.