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.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Niceville’s Summer E-Bike Takeover: What you Need to Know
Niceville officials are preparing for increased e-bike activity this summer as police, residents, and businesses debate how aggressively the city’s new ordinance should be enforced.
Major Breakthrough in the 2022 Okaloosa County Murder Case
A Felony Minute Sheet signed May 14, 2026, confirms that Isaiah Lamar Luna entered a nolo contendere plea in a 3rd degree felony murder case and was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Increased Security Measures Continue After Frightening Threat Targets Niceville School
Rocky Bayou Christian School increased security and police presence after a handwritten shooting threat was discovered on campus on Wednesday.
Crisis on Mooney Road: Armed Man Taken Into Custody
A potentially deadly standoff in Fort Walton Beach ended peacefully after officers and crisis negotiators worked for hours to take an armed, suicidal man into custody.
