Fort Walton Beach Man, Ole Miss DB Arrested in Andalusia

An Ole Miss football player from Fort Walton Beach was arrested in Andalusia after police stopped his vehicle for speeding at 111 mph.
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 regionโs 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. โฌ๏ธ
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 Countyโs Department of Corrections earned Florida Corrections Accreditation with 3rd Excelsior Status, marking continued excellence in correctional standards.