Destin councilwoman arrested after allegedly driving stranger’s truck from boat ramp
A Destin City Councilwoman is facing a criminal charge after police say she entered and drove a stranger’s truck without permission at a city boat ramp on July 4. Mayor Pro Tem Teresa Hebert was arrested on a charge of trespassing on conveyance. The case remains under investigation.
DEVELOPING: Child airlifted to Pensacola after terrifying pit bull mauling
A child was airlifted after an unprovoked dog attack in Valparaiso. Police say a neighbor restrained the dog until officers arrived.
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
OCSO Searching for Missing 35-Year-Old Tremaine McClellan
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s 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 — 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.
