JD Peacock Launches Powerful Bid for Okaloosa School Board
JD Peacock announces he’s running for Okaloosa School Board, District 1, prioritizing students, teachers, and community values.
Crestview Shooting Investigation Uncovers Illegal Weapons Cache Inside Apartment
A Crestview disturbance led to a shooting injury and the discovery of seven firearms, resulting in charges against a convicted felon.
Violent Night of Gunfire Leaves Shalimar Man Wounded as Deputies Launch Urgent Manhunt
A Shalimar man was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting as OCSO investigates a stolen suspect vehicle and a possible second shooting connection.
Disturbing Arrest: Fort Walton Beach Man Accused of Lewd Act
A Fort Walton Beach man was arrested after deputies say he committed a lewd act in front of juvenile girls near David Street.
Unexpected K-9 Alert Leads to Shocking Trafficking Arrest
A traffic stop along Beal Parkway led to the arrest of a Navarre woman after deputies recovered nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine following a K-9 alert.
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report
Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
Quick Thinking Shields Family as Police Close In on Fleeing Suspect
A coordinated police response led to the arrest of a suspect after an attempted carjacking, a stolen vehicle pursuit, and burglary of an occupied home.
Okaloosa County Commissioners question license plate reader cameras
Are license plate readers a powerful crime-fighting tool, or a step too far into surveillance? Okaloosa County leaders just opened the debate.
Crestview Police Department set to roll out AI-written body camera reports in 2026
Crestview police are moving closer to rolling out new AI-written summaries of body camera footage after approving a contract in December.
Cold Case Resolution After 53 Years: Debra Espey
Nearly 53 years later, Debra Espey’s 1973 death case is closed after the suspect, Dennis Murphy died. Family expresses relief and closure.
