Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther
Deputies found a woman dead inside a Kanuha Drive home after a late-night 9-1-1 call. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
Okaloosa Tech Students Excel in Cyber Competition
OTC cybersecurity students earned national recognition after ranking #45 in a competition against thousands of students nationwide.
Largest Missing Child Operation in North Florida History
A U.S. Marshals-led operation recovered 43 critically missing children across North Florida, marking the region’s most successful child recovery effort.
250 Laptops Bring Opportunity to Emerald Coast
Derrick Brooks Charities, AT&T, and Compudopt gave 250 laptops to Emerald Coast kids and families to help bridge the digital divide.
Palmer Seeks Public Input on Holiday Isle Park
Commissioner Palmer invites Okaloosa residents to a Dec. 30 town hall to give input on a new 4-acre Holiday Isle waterfront park.
Patronis Calls for Public Input on Offshore Drilling
Congressman Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to comment on a federal offshore drilling plan that could open new Gulf waters near Eglin AFB.
Congress OKs More Than $590M for Panhandle Military Construction Projects
One Panhandle base is set to receive more than $219 million under the new defense bill. See the full breakdown of projects Congress just approved. ⬇️
Florida Set to Execute Okaloosa County Serial Killer
Frank Walls, convicted of five Okaloosa County murders, is scheduled for execution tonight after courts rejected his final appeals.
Okaloosa County Corrections Earns Third State Accreditation
Okaloosa County’s Department of Corrections earned Florida Corrections Accreditation with 3rd Excelsior Status, marking continued excellence in correctional standards.
CCA Florida and Okaloosa County Team Up for Redfish Release
Destin-Fort Walton Beach and CCA Florida released 25,000 juvenile redfish into Cinco Bayou to boost declining populations, improve ecosystems, and support local anglers.
