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DESTIN – A woman faces charges after she was stopped by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy and could produce neither a driver license or proof of insurance. On June 25 the deputy stopped 50-year-old...
View ArticleMan accused of sexual assault in Navarre arrested in Virginia
A Virginia man who traveled to Navarre meet a vacationing 15-year-old girl at a local hotel was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Wednesday, according to a U.S. Marshals Service news release....
View ArticleTwo suspects sought for vehicle burglary, shoplifting
SANTA ROSA BEACH - The Walton County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify two suspects who broke into a vehicle, stole a handbag, and used the victim's credit card at several...
View ArticleGirls in parasailing accident remain in critical condition
PANAMA CITY BEACH — In the company’s first public statement since two teenage girls were critically injured in a parasailing crash in Panama City Beach, Aquatic Adventures extended their sympathy to...
View ArticleDestin wrecks keep rescuers busy
A series of wrecks on Airport Road kept firefighters busy Wednesday afternoon. The first wreck occurred around 4 p.m. on the curve next to the airport, when the driver of an SUV drove through the...
View ArticleHome at Last: 4th Special Operations Squadron gets break
HURLBURT FIELD —After 12 years of nearly constant deployments, the 300 or so airmen of the 4th Special Operations Squadron are getting a much-needed break. When the last of their AC-130U Spooky...
View ArticleRoads near Bay Elementary getting needed work (DOCUMENT)
POINT WASHINGTON — Traffic congestion around Bay Elementary School soon might be a thing of the past. Walton County School District officials and county commissioners have teamed up to improve two...
View ArticleMatt Gaetz expects another opponent to emerge for Senate seat
State Rep. Matt Gaetz learned this week that a major obstacle had been removed from his path to the District 1 Florida Senate seat presently held by his father. But with three years and two election...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Athletes brave wet weather for annual duathlon
VALPARAISO — About 100 athletes competed in the 35th Annual Valparaiso July 4th Duathlon at Lincoln Park Thursday morning, despite everpresent rain. View a photo gallery from the race >>
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Rain blankets Northwest Florida on July 4th
NORTHWEST FLORIDA — Heavy rain drenched Northwest Florida on a holiday that usually draws people out of their houses for barbecueing, boating and quality family time. View rain photos >>
View ArticleOkaloosa considers buying out Meigs Trust reverter clause
Okaloosa County commissioners are exploring a tentative agreement with the Meigs Family Trust to resolve a dispute over the future use of the courthouse annex in Shalimar. Commissioner Nathan Boyles,...
View ArticleCan you get there? Here's a list of roads affected by heavy rainfall
The following is a partial list of roads and bridges affected by several days of heavy rainfall. Please be advised that the status of local roads may change depending on current weather conditions....
View ArticleDozens of seized cats euthanized, others still being evaluated
MILTON — It could take a week or longer for the remaining cats seized from the Kirkham Kattery Rescue on Monday to be medically evaluated, according to Santa Rosa County officials. About half of the...
View ArticleTruck hydroplanes on I-10, overturns
WALTON COUNTY -- Two people were injured Thursday morning just after 11 a.m. when the 2011 Dodge Ram they were riding in hydroplaned and overturned near Mile Marker 74 on Interstate 10. Garabet...
View ArticleGas line in FWB neighborhood repaired after leak
Crews from Okaloosa Gas were at the corner of Brooks Street and Elm Avenue Wednesday night and Thursday morning identifying and repairing a leak. It was detected after someone called and reported a...
View ArticleThe 'Singing bartender' opens restaurant
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Helen “Redd” Vizard, better known as the singing bartender, wasn’t surprised, but humbled by a recent fundraising campaign to help her newly opened bar and restaurant. “A lot of...
View ArticleNWS watches and warnings
The National Weather Service is issuing weather statements for the Fourth of July weekend. See photos of the rainy weather on Thursday. >> A flood warning is in effect for Okaloosa County until...
View ArticleOfficials declare Local State of Emergency in Walton
Walton County officials have declared the county to be in a State of Emergency after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding and damages to area roadways and bridges. Okaloosa County has also...
View ArticleOkaloosa looks to tighten airport rules
A proposed change to Okaloosa County’s land development code would prohibit private or residential airports from operating on the waterfront. The policy change also would restrict private airports to...
View ArticleClaws come out over wine-pouring
NICEVILLE – A woman was arrested after she allegedly grabbed her husband, who was pouring out her wine, and cut his arm. Niceville Police say the two, who live at a Royal Palm Drive residence, got...
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