Cold Case Resolution After 53 Years: Debra Espey
Nearly 53 years later, Debra Espey’s 1973 death case is closed after the suspect, Dennis Murphy died. Family expresses relief and closure.
Okaloosa Investigators Uncover Juvenile Trafficking Linked to Social Media
Two Okaloosa County residents were arrested after investigators linked them to the sex trafficking of juvenile girls at local bars and through social media.
Walton County Sheriff rebukes Kyle Rittenhouse’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ claims in DeFuniak Springs shooting
The Walton County Sheriff’s 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 “wildly irresponsible.”
Walton County school bus driver, DoD contractor arrested in sexual abuse case involving teenager
Walton County school bus driver, DoD contractor arrested in sexual abuse case involving teenager Staff Reports October 15, 2025 3:36 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🚔 Arrested: Walton County deputies took a local bus driver into custody after a college student came forward. 🏫 School Action: The district suspended him immediately and began termination proceedings. ⚖️ […]
Convicted Felon Arrested in DeFuniak Springs During Narcotics and Stolen Gun Investigation
Walton County deputies arrested convicted felon Bobby Womack in DeFuniak Springs after discovering trafficking amounts of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, and a stolen firearm during a narcotics investigation at the Red Roof Inn.
Okaloosa Deputies, K9 Unit Apprehend Man Wanted on Multiple Domestic Battery Charges
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, alongside correctional institution teams, tracked and apprehended Anthony McLeod of Laurel Hill on Saturday after he attempted to flee through a swamp. Mcleod faces multiple domestic battery and criminal mischief charges.
Traffic Stop in Walton County Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Pipe Bombs
A traffic stop in Walton County early Tuesday morning led deputies to a pair of pipe bombs and a stash of methamphetamine, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a vehicle near Smith Road and Highway 90 for displaying a cardboard tag labeled “PRIVATE.” The driver, who did not have identification, was […]
Florida Could Soon Have Death Penalty Option For Sex Trafficking
A proposed Florida bill would allow the death penalty for sex traffickers of young children or mentally incapacitated individuals under specific conditions.
Outlaw Biker Implicated in Attack With Explosive at Fort Walton Beach Jimmy Johns
Gregory Simonds, an alleged Outlaws Motorcycle Club member, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s following a confrontation with members of a rival biker gang.
Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death
A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
