Accused sandal-napper leaves trail of empty boxes
RESTVIEW – A woman is accused of trying to make off with sandals from a local store after the owner noticed empty boxes where the woman had been trying them on, according to an arrest report. On June...
View ArticleMan uses homosexual, racial epithets against cops
CRESTVIEW – A man accused of running around a fast-food parking lot screaming at people responded with homosexual and racial epithets when confronted by Crestview Police officers. On June 21 lawmen...
View ArticleDeputies investigate apparent suicide in Destin parking lot
DESTIN — Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating an apparent suicide in a city parking lot off Mountain Drive Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. deputies were called to the...
View ArticleSun brings some relief to flooded Emerald Coast
After four days of heavy, almost-constant rain on the Emerald Coast, the clouds parted Sunday letting some much-needed sunshine through and drawing crowds of tourists and locals to the beach on the...
View ArticleDestin supports lights at dog park
DESTIN — Nancy Weidenhamer was dressed in her dog costume when she told City Council recently that the Friends of the Destin Dog Park want to move forward with installing lights at the park. Shortly...
View ArticleLocal nonprofit helps man recover from drug addiction
FORT WALTON BEACH — After two decades of small victories and defeats, Jordan Chalden says he’s finally winning the war against his drug addiction. He tried cocaine for the first time just after his...
View ArticleWomen hit the beach to celebrate friendship, victory over cancer
DESTIN — People visit the area for many reasons: weddings, family vacations or just to get a tan. But when Melinda Roberts makes her annual trip with her childhood friends, it’s all about connecting...
View ArticleYouth Spotlight: 9-year-old forgoes birthday presents to help others
NICEVILLE — Chloe Masaitis decided to do things a little differently for her 9th birthday this year. She sent letters to her family and friends asking them to donate money to Children in Crisis...
View ArticleMan injured in rollover wreck
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A man was taken to a hospital after his vehicle rolled over and into the woods off Interstate 10 Sunday afternoon, said Chief Brian Coley with Walton County Fire Rescue. The man was...
View ArticlePolice investigate stabbing at Captains Quarters
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 53-year-old woman is in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times during a fight with her live-in boyfriend. Officials with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department...
View ArticleTraffic solutions proposed for Navarre Beach
MILTON — Traffic leaving Navarre Beach is only getting worse, but the Santa Rosa County Commission is looking at short- and long-term solutions to improve traffic flow. Earlier this year, the county...
View ArticleValparaiso mayor asks residents to oppose F-35 plan
VALPARAISO — Mayor Bruce Arnold is sounding the warning bell about a plan that would allow more F-35 jets to fly over his city. Late last month, Arnold, who is concerned about the effects of noise...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Retiree makes charity a full-time job
Editor's Note: This series recognizes people who make a difference in their communities. To nominate someone, call Wendy Victora at 315-4478 or email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com. Mary Hill got her...
View ArticleCleanup, advisories underway after 500,000-gallon sewage spill
FORT WALTON BEACH — An estimated 500,000 gallons of raw sewage flowed Saturday onto Fort Walton Beach roadways and into two homes and the Santa Rosa Sound near Liza Jackson Park. Late Monday...
View ArticlePreparing to be stranded: Walton residents deal with flooding
PONCE DE LEON — Officials set out early Monday morning to check on homes situated along Choctawhatchee River after four days of rain caused substantial flooding and damage to the area. Damage...
View ArticlePolice: Burglar armed with kitchen knife arrested
CRESTVIEW — A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a late-night armed burglary at the Ritz 1 gas station on South Ferdon Boulevard. About 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Crestview police officers...
View ArticleMan says he cut girlfriend because he thought she was trying to poison him...
CRESTVIEW – A man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend with a box-cutter knife because he thought she was trying to poison him, lawmen say. Crestview Police went to a Southern Court residence to...
View ArticleMan comes up $47.93 short on bar tab
CRESTVIEW – A man who wasn’t able to pay his bar tab struggled with police officers and tried to kick out the rear window of a patrol car as he was being taken to jail, according to an arrest report....
View ArticleReport: Man has choice words for bar employee
CRESTVIEW – A man who called a nightspot employee a “whore” and a “f-----” and struggled with lawmen faces multiple charges, Crestview Police say. On June 23 the 40-year-old Crestview man caused a...
View ArticleDemolition of Hedrick Center to begin
FORT WALTON BEACH — Crews will begin this week demolishing the Fred Hedrick Center, which has served as the city’s primary recreation complex for almost 40 years. The project is expected to last about...
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