POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Wildlife violations lead to charges in Okaloosa County: FWC

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — It was a busy week for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) investigators in the…

11 months ago

Attempted traffic stop leads to drug charges after man crashes car: OCSO

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — An attempted traffic stop in Crestview by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies reportedly led to a…

11 months ago

Crestview woman arrested after fleeing traffic stop: OCSO

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- Following a traffic stop by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO), a Crestview woman is now facing numerous…

11 months ago

Niceville police to crack down on speeders, aggressive drivers this week

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) is taking a stand against speeding and aggressive driving with a targeted…

11 months ago

Niceville Police Department introduces safe exchange zone for public use

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) now has two designated “safe exchange zone” parking spots for public use.…

11 months ago

The City of Niceville is hosting Big Truck Day on Saturday

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Rev up your engines and buckle up for Big Truck Day on Saturday, April 20, from 10…

11 months ago

Escambia man arrested for allegedly financially exploiting 82-year-old

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — An Escambia County man has been arrested for allegedly financially exploiting an elderly Escambia resident. On…

11 months ago

Four suspects arrested following burglaries in Santa Rosa Beach

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has arrested four suspects and is looking for up to…

11 months ago

Mary Esther man shot by deputy after armed disturbance: OCSO

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said a Mary Esther man was shot in a deputy-involved…

11 months ago

Okaloosa men sentenced for fentanyl-related inmate death at county jail

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Two men from Okaloosa County have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the fentanyl…

11 months ago