Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center

Exterior of Destiny Worship Center with text overlay reading “Scare at Destiny Worship Center: BB Gun Incident Sparks Arrest”

Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center Staff Reports June 10, 2025 8:17 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach In Brief: Police arrested a man who allegedly brandished a realistic-looking BB gun and drove recklessly through the Destiny Worship Center parking lot, with three young children in the back seat. A man was arrested […]

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack

A cracked windshield of a commercial truck damaged by projectiles, with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office badge and a headline reading “Concrete, Eggs Rain from I-10 Overpass — Sheriff Launches Investigation.”

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack Staff Reports June 5, 2025 10:22 am Uncategorized In Brief: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case where concrete and eggs were thrown from the Wilkerson Bluff overpass onto Interstate 10 near Holt. Three commercial vehicles were struck and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The Okaloosa County […]

Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires

A beach bonfire burns in the foreground at sunset on a Destin, Florida shoreline, with text overlay reading “Beach bonfires may soon be legal (and profitable) in Destin.”

Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires Collin Bestor June 4, 2025 12:55 pm Destin, News, Uncategorized In Brief: Destin City Council is exploring an ordinance that could legalize beach bonfires on city-owned property. The proposed permit program is modeled after Walton County’s and aims to raise revenue without taxing residents. Key hurdles include determining which beachfront […]

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students

Kristi Evans and Mayor Daniel Henkel pose with three scholarship recipients at Niceville City Hall. Evans holds a ceremonial scholarship check while the students stand in front, smiling. An American flag and the Florida state seal are visible in the background.

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students Staff Reports May 19, 2025 8:46 am Uncategorized Four local students are heading toward college with a financial boost, thanks to more than $15,000 in scholarship funds from the City of Niceville’s Katie Mathews White Endowment. The scholarships, granted for the 2024–2025 school year, support participants […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.