Car chase ends at Eglin Air Force Base west gate, suspect in custody

A chaotic day in Okaloosa County: Deputies say a Shalimar man struck a pedestrian, led them on a chase that ended at Eglinβs west gate β and just hours later, the base went on lockdown after a bomb threat.
Okaloosa Commission approves $250K for Gap Creek study to address flooding, water quality

Okaloosa County is putting $250,000 toward a long-awaited study of Fort Walton Beachβs Gap Creek watershed, matching state funding to address chronic flooding and water quality issues
Fort Walton Beach backs FDOT plan to curb crashes at First Street and Beal Parkway

A Fort Walton Beach intersection with more than triple the crashes considered βhazardousβ is getting a quick safety makeover β hereβs whatβs changing for drivers.