Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days
Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days Collin Bestor June 19, 2025 8:22 am Destin, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Authorities have ended active search efforts for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who disappeared in the water near Destin’s East Pass on June 12. Despite a six-day, multi-agency operation covering over 250 […]
What Docs Reveal About Former Okaloosa Jail Directors Dismissal
Okaloosa County’s former jail director resigned under a severance deal amid findings that he violated county policy by promoting a company owned by his brother to provide ACA enrollment services to inmates.
FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC Alumnus Mark Glass to Deliver Commencement Address
FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC alumnus Mark Glass will deliver the Spring 2025 commencement address at his alma mater during ceremonies scheduled for May 9 in Niceville.
After Two National Incidents in Six Months, Okaloosa Sheriff Race Has A Challenger
Crestview resident and Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Ron Livingston has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Eric Aden. Livingston, with over two decades of experience as a trainer at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, emphasizes the need for more training for deputies to prevent incidents like the shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Facing a significant financial disadvantage, Livingston must garner support quickly before the August 20 primary.
