Taxpayers spent $150K to jail him after he allegedly shot a tractor. Five years later, he’s free. A look into Florida’s competency laws.
After spending more than five years in custody without a trial, Ronald Wayne Allen was released from the Okaloosa County Jail, spotlighting Florida’s competency restoration system and its costs to taxpayers.
Jail Attack Leads to New Charge for Accused Ledford Killer
A man awaiting trial in the Mike Ledford murder case now faces a separate felony charge after deputies say he participated in a violent attack inside the Okaloosa County Jail.
Cocaine, Pills Found in a Car Carrying an Unrestrained Child
An Okaloosa County traffic stop led to cocaine trafficking and child abuse charges after deputies reportedly found drugs and an unsecured child inside a vehicle.
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.
Niceville’s Summer E-Bike Takeover: What you Need to Know
Niceville officials are preparing for increased e-bike activity this summer as police, residents, and businesses debate how aggressively the city’s new ordinance should be enforced.
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.
The Powerful Partnership That Fuels Northwest Florida’s Aerospace Boom
Space Florida and Okaloosa County Schools are partnering to prepare local students for high-demand aerospace careers as Northwest Florida’s aerospace economy rapidly expands.
In Critical Moments, Crestview Calls in the K-9
Crestview officials approved a new agreement ensuring continued access to state K-9 tracking teams, a critical tool in locating suspects and vulnerable missing persons.
Growth, Change, and Opportunity: CHELCO Maps the Future
CHELCO leaders outlined future energy challenges while awarding scholarships and confirming board leadership at their annual meeting.
Manhunt Underway in Okaloosa After an Armed Home Invasion
Two masked suspects carried out an armed home invasion late Sunday night near Fort Walton Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
