Santa Rosa Man Sentenced After Gruesome Animal Cruelty Investigation

A Santa Rosa County judge sentenced Gunner Cole Bush to five years in state prison—the maximum penalty allowed—after a jury convicted him of aggravated animal cruelty. Prosecutors said Bush tortured a kitten to death, while investigators also uncovered the remains of two other missing family cats during the investigation.
Fort Walton Beach Police Make Arrest After Violent Condo Shooting

Two people were shot at a Fort Walton Beach condominium complex before police tracked down and arrested a suspect in Crestview.
With Walls’ Execution, Northwest Florida Confronts Its Serial Killer Past

As Frank Walls is executed today, Northwest Florida reflects on how many serial killers have impacted the region over the last 50 years.
Niceville Named Safest City In Florida Again

For the second consecutive year, Niceville, Florida, claims the title of the safest town in Florida, boasting a decline in violent crime rates. With numbers significantly below both the national and state averages, Niceville sets a new standard for community safety.