Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death
A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
These Are The Best Local Players in NCAA ’25 Football
Who are the best Okaloosa and Walton County High School Alumni in the new NCAA ’25 video game? We’ve got them right here!
Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson
105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Niceville Police Announces New Chief
Niceville’s City Manager David Deitch Announces his choice for police chief.
Niceville Police: July Sees Very Low Crime Numbers
Interim Niceville Police Chief Rob Lovering announced to the city council that this would be his last as chief as the city nears its decision on a permanent replacement. Under Lovering’s leadership, the department has enhanced community relations, hosting events like a women’s self-defense class and a Scouting merit badge workshop. Despite a decrease in arrests, the department handled over 2,000 calls and 43 accidents in July, continuing a trend of high demand for police services.
Here’s How the New President Of NWFSC Gets Selected:
The search for a new president of Northwest Florida State College has begun, following the resignation of former president Devin Stephenson. The process, which involves input from the community and the guidance of the Myers McRae search firm, will focus on external candidates. Interim President Christine Kedroski has declined to seek the permanent position, with a new president expected to be appointed by January 2025. The college is hosting additional town halls and encourages public participation in the selection process.
After Campaign Rally With Republican Stars In Niceville – Congressman Gaetz Talks Affordable Housing, Rice’s Whales, Other Issues in Okaloosa County.
Congressman Matt Gaetz headlined a Republican rally in Niceville, discussing local and national issues, including affordable housing challenges in Okaloosa County and the impact of Rice’s whales on Eglin Air Force Base testing. The event featured speeches by prominent local and state Republican figures, drawing a crowd of 300 supporters.
Niceville Woman Credits This Chore For Helping Her Reach 104th Birthday.
Lillian Fowler celebrated her 104th birthday at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, reflecting on a life filled with gardening, community involvement, and unwavering spirit.
Paul N’ Saul: The Boys of the Anti-NIMBY Brigade
In this conversation, Christopher and Paul discuss various topics including updates on the Fortson saga, campaign finance in Okaloosa County, and the professional soccer career of Liliana Fernandez. They also touch on the idea of creating a separate school district for Niceville. The conversation highlights the impact of gun violence on the Fortson family, the significance of campaign finance in politics, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of a separate school district.
Commissioner Calls Out Tax Break: A Race To The Bottom?
Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles cast the sole dissenting vote against placing a referendum on the November ballot to extend a tax exemption for qualifying companies. Boyles, who originally supported the measure a decade ago, now argues the tax creates unfair competition, offers minimal benefit, and incurs high compliance costs. Despite his concerns, the referendum was approved, with proponents arguing that the exemption has attracted significant investment and job creation to the county.
