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Orlando man charged after search finds 150 lbs. of meth, cocaine: USAO

FLORIDA — An Orlando man has been charged with drug trafficking after federal agents reportedly located 150 pounds of methamphetamine…

11 months ago

Alleged drug ring unraveled: 20 arrested in Jackson County investigation

FLORIDA — A recent multi-agency investigation led by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of 20…

11 months ago

Man arrested following convenience store burglaries in Okaloosa

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) arrested a man last week who was…

11 months ago

Two from Walton County fall victim to online car sale scams: WCSO

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Two Walton County residents have reportedly fallen victim to online car sale scams, losing both their…

11 months ago

Cash, THC carts stolen in Okaloosa knifepoint robbery

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A convenience store employee at a store near Fort Walton Beach was reportedly robbed at…

11 months ago

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

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

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

Drugs and weapons seized, three charged in Walton with trafficking: WCSO

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Walton Beach man is among three busted in Walton County last week for allegedly trafficking…

1 year ago

Niceville Police: Man charged in death of Michael “Sushi Mike” Ledford

NICEVILLE, Fla. — A 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Michael Ledford, who was…

1 year ago

One man is dead following officer-involved shooting in Okaloosa

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Panama City man is dead after being shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy early…

1 year ago

Late-night shooting on Racetrack Road leaves two men injured

FORT WALTON BEACH -- Two men are expected to survive after they said they were shot early Sunday morning while…

1 year ago

FDLE launches sniper school to enhance skills, improve marksmanship

FLORIDA -- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Sworn Training Unit (STU) and Special Operations Team (SOT) recently conducted…

1 year ago

Four charged in counterfeit cash crime spree

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A call to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for suspected counterfeit bills being passed…

1 year ago

Walton man out of jail barely a week is accused of attempting to rob hotel worker

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A Walton County man is charged with attempted robbery barely one week after completing a jail…

1 year ago

Fort Walton Beach man allegedly strikes detective with vehicle while fleeing

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.— A man from Fort Walton Beach faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon…

2 years ago

Teen charged after stolen car crashes into Crestview business starting fire

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The driver of a car reported stolen in Destin crashed into a building in Crestview after fleeing…

2 years ago

Man walking in street wearing a bulletproof vest is charged with dealing MDMA

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Fort Walton Beach man who was seen walking while wearing a bulletproof vest and…

2 years ago