Escaped Baker Act Patient Found Safely Floating in Turkey Creek
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital was safely located after a coordinated search through Turkey Creek involving K9, drone, and marine units.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Increased Security Measures Continue After Frightening Threat Targets Niceville School
Rocky Bayou Christian School increased security and police presence after a handwritten shooting threat was discovered on campus on Wednesday.
Gun Fired Inside Niceville Home, Infant Present
Niceville police arrested a woman after a firearm was discharged during a domestic disturbance at a home where a 9-month-old child was present.
Former Rocky Bayou teacher accused of molestation pleads to battery.
Aaron Gleason, a former teacher at Rocky Bayou Christian School, pleaded guilty to felony assault as a part of an agreement with the Office of the State Attorney. More here:
Traffic Stop in Niceville Leads to Major Drug Arrest
A Niceville traffic stop led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, and dozens of pills, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man now held without bond.
Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop
Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop Staff Reports October 11, 2025 7:57 pm Crime, Niceville, Public Safety In Brief: 👮 Who: Officer Coty Hall, Niceville Police Department💻 What: Arrested for alleged misuse of law enforcement databases and harassment📅 When: Arrested on October 10, 2025; investigation ran from January to October […]
Rocky Bayou Christian Student Celebrated for Saving Classmate’s Life
A local sixth grader’s quick thinking turned a lunchroom emergency into a lifesaving moment—see how Charlotte Walsh earned recognition from Niceville Police!
Here’s What Happened At Dylan Deschaine’s Stand Your Ground Motion Hearing:
A rare courtroom move, shocking testimony, and a long-awaited decision—Dylan Deschaine took the stand in his own defense as the court examines whether his actions in the death of Mike Ledford qualify as self-defense.
NWFSC Law Enforcement Academy Graduates New Class of Cadets
Northwest Florida State College’s Law Enforcement Academy has graduated a new class of cadets, with some securing positions at local law enforcement agencies and others seeking employment in the region.
