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.
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.
In Critical Moments, Crestview Calls in the K-9

Crestview officials approved a new agreement ensuring continued access to state K-9 tracking teams, a critical tool in locating suspects and vulnerable missing persons.
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.
Quick Police Response Brings Relief in Fort Walton Beach Silver Alert

An endangered adult was safely located in Fort Walton Beach after a Silver Alert and a coordinated response by police and the community.
Okaloosa Sheriff Aqua Alert for Missing Kayaker

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies have issued an aqua alert for missing kayaker Wessam Bassam Shaer who was last seen on Boggy Bayou
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report

Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
Niceville Fire Department Prepares for the Future Under New Chief

Step into the smoke-filled world of the Niceville Fire Department as they battle smoke, fire and other threats while they forge crucial partnerships to protect their growing community.
Duke Field aircraft crashes near Oklahoma City; crew walks away

A training flight from Duke Field’s 492nd Special Operations Wing ended in a crash near Oklahoma City on Thursday — but both crew members, an airman and a civilian contractor, escaped without injury.
Fort Walton Beach Police Respond to Reported Shots at White Wilson Medical Center

Fort Walton Beach police responded to White Wilson Medical Center after an 87-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot. He was transported to the hospital, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.