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.
Hardin Indicted for First Degree Murder In Alleged SanDestin Shooting

Gunner Cole Harding faces a litany of charges, including first-degree premeditated murder, as per a recent indictment in Walton County. The incident Hardin allegedly committed left two individuals shot, one of those people killed.
BREAKING: Fugitive Wagner Captured by Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office

Big Arrest in Crestview! Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office nabs 57-year-old fugitive Jeffrey Todd Wagner. Full details on the charges and past criminal history.