POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Crestview man flees traffic stop, charged with fentanyl trafficking

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Crestview man who reportedly attempted to flee during a traffic stop has been charged with trafficking…

12 months ago

Routine traffic stop in Niceville leads to drug bust: OCSO

NICEVILLE, Fla. — What started out as a routine traffic stop near Niceville last weekend quickly escalated into a significant…

12 months ago

Okaloosa teacher charged after alleged failure to aid student in crisis

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has charged a Baker School teacher with child neglect. Peggy…

12 months ago

Beware! Fake IRS agent targets elderly in Walton County scam

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A man from Orlando is facing felony charges after he allegedly scammed an 82-year-old Walton County…

12 months ago

Texas teen arrested for BB gun attack on family in Walton County

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy from Texas has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery for shooting a…

12 months ago

DeFuniak Springs family’s meth scheme ends in federal conviction

PENSACOLA, Fla. —  A federal jury has convicted a couple and an adult son from DeFuniak Springs for conspiracy to distribute…

1 year ago

Local first responder heroes honored by Niceville Rotary Club

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Rotary Club of Niceville-Valparaiso recognized top first responders from across the community for their exceptional service…

1 year ago

Hunter cited for allegedly shooting deer out of season in Walton County WMA

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — An alleged poacher was cited for shooting a deer out of season in a Wildlife Management…

1 year ago

Uber driver accused of selling mushrooms, LSD in Walton County

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — An Uber driver from Crestview is facing felony drug charges in Walton County after allegedly offering…

1 year ago

13-year-old caught driving erratically, found with gun: WCSO

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.  —  A dramatic chase unfolded early Thursday morning after a Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) deputy witnessed…

1 year ago