New Traffic Plan Aims to Stop Crashes on Beal
Fort Walton Beach is restricting turns at the Beal Parkway and First Street intersection after dozens of crashes raised safety concerns.
Jail Attack Leads to New Charge for Accused Ledford Killer
A man awaiting trial in the Mike Ledford murder case now faces a separate felony charge after deputies say he participated in a violent attack inside the Okaloosa County Jail.
Stuff the Bus Drive Gives Hope to Families in Need
The annual Stuff the Bus campaign returns Aug. 1, collecting school supplies at Walmart stores across Okaloosa County to help students start the year ready to learn.
Crestview Residents Face Decades in Prison in Federal Drug Case
Three Crestview residents have been indicted on federal cocaine trafficking charges and face lengthy prison sentences if convicted.
Night Operations Will Be Launching at Eglin
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Residents across portions of Okaloosa County may hear increased aircraft activity next week as fighter pilots conduct nighttime training missions out of Eglin Air Force Base. According to Eglin officials, the 58th Fighter Squadron is scheduled to conduct night flying operations from June 15 through June 17. Training flights are […]
Two Fires in One Day for South Walton Fire District
South Walton firefighters responded to two separate fires Monday, containing a 5.74-acre woods fire and extinguishing a residential blaze without injuries.
New Perry Avenue Restrictions Aim to Protect Neighborhoods
Fort Walton Beach will close northbound Perry Avenue on weekends through Labor Day in an effort to reduce neighborhood cut-through traffic.
Escaped Baker Act Patient Found Safely Floating in Turkey Creek
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital was safely located after a coordinated search through Turkey Creek involving K9, drone, and marine units.
Urgent Boil-Water Warning: E. Coli Found in South Okaloosa Well
Residents in parts of South Okaloosa are being urged to boil their water after a raw sample from Hawkins Well tested positive for E. coli, prompting a precautionary advisory.
Florida Man Accused of Selling Radioactive Device on Facebook
A Bradenton man faces felony charges after investigators say he attempted to sell a stolen radioactive construction device through Facebook Marketplace, prompting a specialized Florida Highway Patrol investigation.
