Crestview High Teacher Arrested For Inappropriate Relationship in 2001
A longtime Okaloosa educator is behind bars—accused of sexually abusing a student more than 20 years ago. The case came to light thanks to a modern tip line and has now led to serious charges.
What Docs Reveal About Former Okaloosa Jail Directors Dismissal
Okaloosa County’s 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.
Clarke County High School Coach Arrested on Multiple Charges
Robert Carter, head football coach at Clarke County High School, has been arrested in Niceville on multiple charges related to alleged misconduct with a student and is now facing legal proceedings in Clarke County.
New Body Camera Video Shows How Arrest of Niceville Murder Suspect Went Down
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies had murder suspect Dylan Deschaine cornered in a gas station bathroom with guns drawn… then this happened.
Okaloosa Jail Worker Busted For Alleged Smuggling Operation
A contracted jail employee was arrested for allegedly smuggling cellphones and vape devices into the Okaloosa County Jail.
Deputy Charged in Hurlburt Airman’s Killing Booked Into Okaloosa Jail
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Lee Duran, Jr. was arrested for the negligent manslaughter of Senior Airman Roger Fortson and is awaiting court proceedings.
Accused Mike Ledford Killer Back in Court – With New Attorney
Accused killer of local restauranteur Mike Ledford, Dylan Deschaine, made another appearance in court Wednesday.
Niceville Man Arrested For Battery in Dispute Over Pride Flags
Niceville Police arrested 43-year-old Michael McLeod for battery after an incident involving stolen LGBTQ+ flags outside Niceville High School. Activist Sunny Barbee confronted McLeod, leading to a physical altercation captured on video. Despite the tension, Barbee praised the professionalism of the Niceville Police. McLeod is currently awaiting a hearing and remains in custody.
Post 20 Restaurant Opens In Niceville As Team Recovers From Tragedy
Niceville’s newest sushi restaurant, Post 20, held its soft opening Sunday night, honoring the memory of ‘Sushi Mike’ Ledford, who passed away in February. Co-owner Justin Trotter, alongside friends and family, celebrated the long-awaited dream while paying tribute to Mike with heartfelt stories and a mural by local artist Emily Little. The restaurant opens to the public on May 22nd, amid ongoing legal proceedings for the man accused of Mike’s death.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:
Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
