Mary Esther Man Faces 30 Charges in Exploitation Case

A Mary Esther man is facing 30 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered child pornography on electronic devices in his home.
Brothers at heart of jail healthcare scandal resurface

Nolan Weeks and Chad Laboy, the two brothers who operate HealthCred Care, announced their intent to donate $140,000 to law enforcement agencies. Previously, they were at the middle of a scandal involving healthcare signups at the Okaloosa Jail that ended in Weeks’ resignation as a County employee.
Crestview standoff ends in fatal police shooting on Ferdon Boulevard

A Crestview police standoff ended in an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed man who pointed a firearm at officers.
What Docs Reveal About Former Okaloosa Jail Directors Dismissal

Okaloosa Countyโs 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.
Fortson Family Attorney Demands Charges For Former Okaloosa Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Airman

As the Fortson family awaits justice, will State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden heed Ben Crump’s call to charge the deputy involved in the controversial shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson?