Niceville High Schooler Named Dinstinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County
Niceville senior Avary Ritenour earned the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County 2026 after sweeping four major categories in a countywide competition.
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder
The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputy’s family.
Okaloosa County to host public meeting on West 98 Collector Road project
Traffic relief may be on the horizon for residents near Hurlburt Field — but county officials want to hear from you first.
Crestview man arrested on trafficking, firearm charges after drug task force raid
Okaloosa County’s Multi-Agency Drug Task Force arrested a Crestview man after seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a firearm during a search warrant execution.
American Airlines launches Miami service, expands Chicago Service from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from VPS to Miami and expand Chicago flights to year-round, increasing travel options and regional access.
Okaloosa County to break ground on new tax collector and property appraiser office in Crestview
North Okaloosa is growing fast — and now the County is building to keep up. Here’s what to expect at Monday’s groundbreaking.
DeSantis Appoints Shalimar Resident To Judgeship
Shalimar’s John Reed has been named the newest Okaloosa County Court judge by Governor DeSantis.
METH RAID: Five Busted in FWB by Task Force
Five people face charges after a narcotics raid in Fort Walton Beach turned up fentanyl, meth, and drug paraphernalia.
Fort Walton Beach Sex Offender Arrested for Illegal Porn Possession
A Fort Walton Beach man is back in jail after investigators say they found child pornography and uncovered new probation violations during a Wednesday search.
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to bring 2–4 inches of rain, choppy surf, and possible flash flooding to Okaloosa County, though significant development remains unlikely.
