Bill Lundy’s tale: The fake rebel who stole government money.
Bill Lundy became Okaloosa County’s most celebrated “living link” to the Civil War, even earning a Congressional medal. Yet, his fame was built on a foundation of falsehoods. Census records eventually revealed Lundy was born in 1860, proving he was merely a child, not a soldier, during the conflict.
Jesse LaCoste Sentenced to 30 Years in Northwest Florida Fraud Case
A former Northwest Florida contractor has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison after being convicted of racketeering and organized fraud in a case prosecutors say involved more than $2 million in losses to homeowners across the region. Jesse LaCoste was sentenced Monday, August 31, following his conviction Thursday on charges of racketeering under […]
Crestview Woman Held Without Bond After Oklahoma Troopers Find Explosive Device
A Crestview woman is facing charges in Oklahoma after authorities say a live homemade explosive device and several firearms were found during a traffic stop. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol stopped Madeline Haner, of 607 Alabama Street in Crestview, on August 25 as she was traveling through Oklahoma. During […]
