NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Mary Esther Blvd. resurfacing project to include turn lane, shoulder improvements

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Mary Esther Boulevard in Okaloosa County is getting a makeover. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…

2 years ago

FDOT weekly traffic advisory for Okaloosa County, Aug. 6-12

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Okaloosa County may encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads this week as crews perform construction and maintenance…

2 years ago

FDOT weekly traffic advisory for Walton County, Aug. 6-12

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Walton County may encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads this week as crews perform construction…

2 years ago

Whale sharks swimming off Okaloosa County are tagged for research [PHOTOS]

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two whale sharks spotted swimming in the Gulf of Mexico off Okaloosa County have each been…

2 years ago

Jury finds man guilty of attempted armed robbery in Pensacola shooting case

FLORIDA – A jury has convicted an Ocala man of the attempted armed robbery of a Pensacola business where two employees…

2 years ago

The highest per capita opioid death rate in Florida is right here in Northwest Florida

FLORIDA — With deaths occurring at twice the statewide average, the Pensacola Medical Examiner District—which includes Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa,…

2 years ago

Telephone landline service continues to decline in Florida

FLORIDA — The usage of telephone landlines in Florida is decreasing among both businesses and households, the Florida Public Service Commission…

2 years ago

Walton man arrested for animal cruelty, possession of cocaine

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Walton County man has been arrested after deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)…

2 years ago

Air Force wildland firefighters mitigate wildfire hazards, protect bases

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Where there’s smoke, there’s Air Force wildland firefighters protecting bases and ensuring military preparedness. According…

2 years ago

Cantonment woman charged with impersonating a police officer

FLORIDA – A Cantonment woman has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer. Agents with the Florida Department…

2 years ago