Jail Attack Leads to New Charge for Accused Ledford Killer
A man awaiting trial in the Mike Ledford murder case now faces a separate felony charge after deputies say he participated in a violent attack inside the Okaloosa County Jail.
Crestview Residents Face Decades in Prison in Federal Drug Case
Three Crestview residents have been indicted on federal cocaine trafficking charges and face lengthy prison sentences if convicted.
Niceville teen battles flesh-eating bacteria from local waters
In Brief: This is a developing story that Mid Bay News will continue to cover as information is released. What should have been a relaxing day turned disastrous for one Niceville family after 17-year-old Joziah Thompson was hospitalized for Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria he contracted in the water at Lions Park, on Wednesday. Tirzah […]
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.
