STATE TROOPERS: Woman Claims She Was Called By ‘God’ To Shoot People on I-10 During Solar Eclipse

A woman from Georgia allegedly told State Troopers she was called by ‘God’ to shoot and wound two people on Interstate 10 during the solar eclipse.
Happy Face Killer Convicted and Sentenced for Decades-Old Murder With Links To Okaloosa County

Keith Hunter Jesperson, known for his smiley face notes left with victims, confessed to killing Suzanne Kjellenberg in Tampa and disposing of her body in Northwest Florida. The case, unresolved for years, found resolution with recent efforts and a life sentence for Jesperson.
Blunt Disregard for the Rules: Wisconsin Man Arrested at VPS for Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At Baggage Terminal

A Wisconsin man faces five years for the sticky-icky.
Law Enforcement Raid Alleged Drug Den on College Cove (Again)

A combined task force that fights drugs in Okaloosa County netted several arrests on a recent raid.
Eglin to Increase Security, Enforcement on Local Beach

The 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base has launched a campaign to deter trespassing in the Santa Rosa Island Closed Test Area, aiming to protect federal property and reduce risks associated with unauthorized access.
Deschaine In Court This Week – New Niceville Chief Makes Report to City Council

The accused killer of Mike Ledford, Dylan Deschaine, will make a felony plea appearance in court Tuesday – Meanwhile the new Niceville Police Chief updates the council on crime in the city for February.
Niceville’s New Top Cop Announced at City Council Meeting

Niceville’s new police chief has plenty of experience reforming and modernizing departments. Here’s what we know about him.
Niceville Police Chief Retires
Niceville Police Chief David Popwell has retired, says city leadership.
Morning Commute Chaos: Passenger Grabs Steering Wheel, Crashes Car in Rush Hour Incident

What happened that backed up base traffic on John Sims Thursday morning?
Walton County Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy

Dallas Anthony Francis, aged 35, was just handed a hefty 50-year sentence for attempting to murder a law enforcement officer in Florida back in 2022.