OCSO Searching for Missing 35-Year-Old Tremaine McClellan
The Okaloosa County Sheriffâs Office is searching for 35-year-old Tremaine McClellan, who was last heard from on November 3, 2025. Investigators released photos of McClellan and the SUV he may be driving, urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate him. Anyone with tips is encouraged to contact the OCSO or reach out anonymously through Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.
Eglin Air Force Base on lockdown due to bomb threat, sources say
Eglin Air Force Base on lockdown due to bomb threat, sources say Staff Reports November 12, 2025 2:50 pm Eglin Air Force Base EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE â A source with knowledge of the situation has told Mid Bay News that Eglin Air Force Base is on lockdown due to a bomb threat. According to […]
Accused Ledford Killer in Court for Hearing
Accused killer of Mike Ledford, Dylan Deschaine, was in court today for a hearing. Here’s what happens next in the case.
STATE TROOPERS: Woman Claims She Was Called By ‘God’ To Shoot People on I-10 During Solar Eclipse
A woman from Georgia allegedly told State Troopers she was called by ‘God’ to shoot and wound two people on Interstate 10 during the solar eclipse.
Happy Face Killer Convicted and Sentenced for Decades-Old Murder With Links To Okaloosa County
Keith Hunter Jesperson, known for his smiley face notes left with victims, confessed to killing Suzanne Kjellenberg in Tampa and disposing of her body in Northwest Florida. The case, unresolved for years, found resolution with recent efforts and a life sentence for Jesperson.
Blunt Disregard for the Rules: Wisconsin Man Arrested at VPS for Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At Baggage Terminal
A Wisconsin man faces five years for the sticky-icky.
Law Enforcement Raid Alleged Drug Den on College Cove (Again)
A combined task force that fights drugs in Okaloosa County netted several arrests on a recent raid.
Okaloosa County Moves Forward With Special Needs Play Complex In Niceville
Okaloosa County has approved funding to build the Miracle League Field at Meigs Park, providing a dedicated space for children with special needs to play baseball and enjoy other amenities tailored to their requirements. The project’s funding will come from the Okaloosa County Tourism Development District’s funds, ensuring that out-of-town visitors contribute to this meaningful initiative.
Eglin Finds WWII-Era Bombs Off Coast of Shalimar, Plans Disposal By Detonation This Week
Eglin Air Force Base will conduct a controlled detonation of three WWII-era bombs discovered in Choctawhatchee Bay. Eglin officials say the operation, involving Navy EOD Divers and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, prioritizes safety without requiring evacuations.
Walton County Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy
Dallas Anthony Francis, aged 35, was just handed a hefty 50-year sentence for attempting to murder a law enforcement officer in Florida back in 2022.
