POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Stay informed with the latest police and public safety news in Niceville and Northwest Florida, including crime reports, law enforcement updates, and community safety initiatives.

SunPass scam texts hit drivers in Okaloosa, Walton counties

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies here and across Florida are warning drivers about a scam involving fraudulent text…

20 hours ago

Destin man charged with aggravated battery, accused of using knife

DESTIN, Fla. — A Destin man has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer…

22 hours ago

Man found in Mossy Head home arrested after fleeing deputies

MOSSY HEAD, Fla. — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced last week that a man found in a home…

22 hours ago

Firehouse Subs grant provides North Bay Fire with vital rescue tool

NICEVILLE, Fla. — North Bay Fire Control District has received more than $15,000 in grant funding from the Firehouse Subs…

2 weeks ago

One charged, one sought in $12K theft from Walton County fire station

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A burglary at Walton County Fire Rescue Station 1 in Paxton has resulted in one arrest,…

2 months ago

WCSO investigates shooting on State Road 81; juvenile life-flighted

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A juvenile was airlifted with a gunshot wound on Thursday, Jan. 16, following a shooting on…

2 months ago

Niceville police request video footage in vehicle burglary probe

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) is seeking community assistance in identifying suspects involved in a series of…

2 months ago

Driver accused of DUI, trafficking meth after near crash with deputy

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Freeport man has been accused of driving under the influence and trafficking methamphetamine after nearly…

2 months ago

Navarre man dies in Destin crash; vehicle catches fire

DESTIN, Fla. — A 50-year-old Navarre man has died after his vehicle veered off the road, crashed down an embankment,…

2 months ago

Shooting in Santa Rosa Beach leaves one injured, one dead

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A New Year’s morning shooting in Santa Rosa Beach left one person injured and another…

2 months ago