Niceville seniors demand return of senior-only hours at pickleball courts
Hundreds of Niceville seniors are petitioning to restore senior-only pickleball hours, citing safety and accessibility concerns after the courts were opened to the public, while city officials argue the change is necessary to address overcrowding and have proposed a compromise.
Crisis on Mooney Road: Armed Man Taken Into Custody
A potentially deadly standoff in Fort Walton Beach ended peacefully after officers and crisis negotiators worked for hours to take an armed, suicidal man into custody.
Doctor Charged After Devastating Surgical Mix Up
A Walton County doctor is facing manslaughter charges after a grand jury says a fatal surgical error crossed into criminal conduct.
Urgent Amber Alert: Missing Florida Teen May Be in Danger
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a missing Santa Rosa County teen believed to have been abducted.
Okaloosa Sheriff Arrests 14 for Attempted Child Sex Crimes
In a sweeping undercover operation, Okaloosa County authorities arrest 14 men accused of targeting children online for sex, highlighting the ongoing battle against digital predators.
Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton
Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton Staff Reports May 21, 2025 1:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🧭 Scouts from Troop 544 helped locate a missing 11-year-old autistic child near Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach on April 7. 🏅 Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon presented the troop with a proclamation recognizing […]
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
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Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson
105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Reclaimed Water, Lower Costs, Another Step Closer to Reality In East Niceville
The City of Niceville has moved forward with plans to create a purple pipe pathway for reclaimed water, with an agreement signed at their recent council meeting. This agreement involves Okaloosa County’s assistance in installing the system, pending final approvals and permits from Eglin Air Force Base.
