2025 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Emerald Coast, Florida
Hurricane season could bring more than the usual number of storms this year—here’s how local emergency leaders are getting ready, and what you should be doing now.
Department of Health in Okaloosa Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
The Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a Water Quality Health Advisory for Liza Jackson Park, Garniers Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Motocross Racer Haiden Deegan
Professional motocross racer Haiden Deegan was arrested in Walton County, Florida, for racing on a highway, later posting about the incident on social media.
State Road 285 to Close Temporarily for Eglin Test Mission
State Road 285 near Eglin Air Force Base will be temporarily closed on March 26 for a test mission, with possible closures on March 27 and April 3.
NWFSC Law Enforcement Academy Graduates New Class of Cadets
Northwest Florida State College’s Law Enforcement Academy has graduated a new class of cadets, with some securing positions at local law enforcement agencies and others seeking employment in the region.
Eglin Waterways Now Considered Restricted
Eglin Air Force Base has restricted access to six waterways around its main base and range area due to emerging security threats, allowing only ID card holders and approved visitors.
Clarke County High School Coach Arrested on Multiple Charges
Robert Carter, head football coach at Clarke County High School, has been arrested in Niceville on multiple charges related to alleged misconduct with a student and is now facing legal proceedings in Clarke County.
North Bay Firefighters Save Woman Using Grant-Funded Equipment
North Bay Fire Control District firefighters used a grant-funded chest compression system to revive a 72-year-old woman in cardiac arrest, marking one of several successful uses of the device.
Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area
A section of Range Road 213 at Eglin Air Force Base is now a Closed Area, restricting public and recreational traffic to ensure security and safety. Only authorized personnel, including military and utility workers, may use the road. Enforcement measures include increased patrols, new signage, and potential fines for violations.
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery
A Crestview man, Edgar Enrique Nunez, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison followed by 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Multiple agencies, including the Crestview Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, investigated the case.
