Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run
Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run Staff Reports May 13, 2025 8:30 am Crime, News, Public Safety, Walton County The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that took place late Saturday night outside Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in Santa Rosa Beach. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 10:30 […]
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Inmate Death at Jail
An inmate held in confinement at the Walton County Jail was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later pronounced dead, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Jessie Raby, who was being housed in Holmes County while awaiting trial for the 2024 murders of his mother and brother, was found on the floor of his […]
Red Cross Northwest Florida Urges Residents to Prepare For Hurricane Season
With the 2025 hurricane season beginning June 1, the American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter is stepping up its readiness efforts and calling on residents to do the same during Hurricane Preparedness Week. Executive Director Terri Jenkins said the chapter has been working behind the scenes for months to prepare shelters, stock supplies, and train […]
Traffic Stop in Walton County Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Pipe Bombs
A traffic stop in Walton County early Tuesday morning led deputies to a pair of pipe bombs and a stash of methamphetamine, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a vehicle near Smith Road and Highway 90 for displaying a cardboard tag labeled “PRIVATE.” The driver, who did not have identification, was […]
Eglin Conducts Munitions Test in Gulf of America
The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America on April 24 from 8 AM to 4 PM.
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.
