law enforcement

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…

24 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…

1 day 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…

1 day ago

Orlando, Miami women sentenced for roles in major drug operation

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Florida women have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute…

1 day ago

Thirty-three indicted in massive Tampa-area drug trafficking case

TAMPA, Fla. — The Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging 33 individuals in connection with an alleged large-scale fentanyl and…

1 day ago

Federal officers at Florida prison charged in bribery, contraband scheme

OCALA, Fla. — Two federal correctional officers from Florida have been charged in separate cases involving bribery and smuggling contraband…

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Speed cameras activated in Niceville school zone

NICEVILLE, Fla. — A new speed enforcement program is underway in Niceville, where school zone speed cameras have been installed…

4 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

Former TD Bank employee charged in money laundering conspiracy

FLORIDA — A former TD Bank employee has been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering after allegedly facilitating the…

3 months ago

Traffic stop leads to heroin trafficking, child abuse charges in Walton

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A DeFuniak Springs man is facing felony charges, including heroin trafficking and child abuse after a…

3 months ago

Brothers indicted in Tampa robbery spree with AR-15

TAMPA, Fla. — Two men have been indicted on federal charges for their alleged involvement in a string of armed…

3 months ago

Cocaine, guns, and prison: Fort Pierce men sentenced in trafficking case

MIAMI, Fla.— Two Fort Pierce men were sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of cocaine trafficking and illegal firearm…

3 months ago

Gas skimming operation: Miami man pleads guilty to federal charges

FLORIDA — A Miami man has pleaded guilty to charges tied to a multi-state fuel theft and gas pump skimming…

3 months ago

Crestview student faces felony charge over alleged mass shooting threat

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A 13-year-old Okaloosa Online student has been charged with making an electronic threat of a mass shooting…

3 months ago

Armed standoff with disturbed man near Santa Rosa Beach ends peacefully

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A seven-hour standoff with an armed man reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis ended peacefully after…

3 months ago

Miramar spa owner charged with wire fraud, accused of lavish purchases

MIAMI, Fla. — A Miramar woman has been charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and allegedly using the money…

3 months ago

Walton deputies arrest man after fleeing in stolen vehicle

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — A 19-year-old Mississippi man was arrested last week after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle,…

3 months ago