Cold Nights Spark Urgent Shelter Openings Across Okaloosa County
Cold weather shelters opened across Okaloosa County Monday night, offering safe overnight refuge for individuals, families, and seniors as temperatures fall.
Okaloosa County Corrections Earns Third State Accreditation
Okaloosa County’s Department of Corrections earned Florida Corrections Accreditation with 3rd Excelsior Status, marking continued excellence in correctional standards.
Okaloosa County to Observe Veterans Day with Unveiling of New Women Veteran Statues
Okaloosa County will mark Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, featuring the unveiling of two new statues honoring women veterans, including Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee and an Iroquois Warrior Woman from the War of 1812. The statues will later be added to the Women Veterans Monuments at Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island.
Law Enforcement Arrest Suspect For Stolen Car After 47th Street Lockdown in Niceville
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies and Niceville Police arrested a suspect for stealing a vehicle after a chase and foot pursuit near 47th Street and Fir Avenue, an area previously plagued by illegal drug activity.
Niceville woman indicted for murder in November, 2022 shooting of former elected official
An Okaloosa County grand jury has indicted Susan Rebecca Cole for the shooting of Douglas Hutcheson on November 5, 2022.
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
