Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther

Deputies found a woman dead inside a Kanuha Drive home after a late-night 9-1-1 call. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
Walton County Sheriff rebukes Kyle Rittenhouse’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ claims in DeFuniak Springs shooting

The Walton County Sheriffโs Office is pushing back hard after Kyle Rittenhouse claimed a DeFuniak Springs shooting was lawful self-defense. Sheriff Michael Adkinson says the victim was unarmed on his own property and calls the commentary โwildly irresponsible.โ
Deadly Morning Shooting in DeFuniak Springs Leads to Murder Charge

A Thursday morning shooting in DeFuniak Springs left a Crestview man dead, and deputies have arrested 44-year-old Michael Rediker on a murder charge.
Family of Airman Allegedly Killed By Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy Hires Civil Rights Attorney

Senior Airman Roger Fortson’s tragic death has sparked controversy and demands for transparency as his family seeks answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting allegedly committed by an on-duty Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy. The family has enlisted the help of prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, known for his work in high-profile cases involving police accountability.