POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY
Three teenagers arrested after Mary Esther business is robbed
MARY ESTHER, Fla. – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said it has arrested three teenagers suspected of the armed…
Armed man accused of breaking into own Airbnb property, threatening renters
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Walton County man was arrested after allegedly breaking into his own Airbnb property armed with…
Fort Walton Beach man caught on camera burglarizing vehicle in Destin: OCSO
DESTIN, Fla. -- A Fort Walton Beach man has been arrested after the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) said a…
Coast Guard-led task force terminates multiple Destin voyages over safety
DESTIN, Fla. – A task force led by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) recently terminated multiple charter voyages near Destin over…
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,…
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)…
Search warrant leads to arrest of Crestview man, drugs and cash seized: OCSO
CRESTVIEW, Fla. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has reported that a man was arrested, and drugs and cash were seized during…
Fire and Emergency Services team at Eglin honored with award
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Fire and Emergency Services crew at Eglin Air Force Base has been honored with…
Niceville man charged with sexual battery on a child
NICEVILLE, Fla. -- A Niceville area man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 multiple…
Man allegedly waves gun, threatens people inside Fort Walton Beach store
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A man who allegedly waved a gun at several people inside a Fort Walton Beach area…