Second man arrested in Coach store burglary
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A second man has been arrested in connection with the 2011 burglary of the Coach store at Silver Sands Premium Outlets in Miramar Beach. David Farias-Fadraga, 29, of Miami, was...
View ArticleErin weakens to tropical depression in Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Erin has weakened to a tropical depression in the eastern Atlantic and poses no threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday were 35 mph (55 kph), with higher gusts....
View ArticleCity recognizes employees’ work
FORT WALTON BEACH - Nine Fort Walton Beach employees were recognized at the City Council meeting earlier this week for their diligence during sewage spills July 6. Joe Coker, Larry Kilburn, Dennis...
View ArticleYMCA sets schedule for school programs
OKALOOSA COUNTY - YMCA of Florida’s Emerald Coast will offer before- and after-school care programs at Kenwood Elementary School, Longwood Elementary School, Edwins Fine and Performing Arts School,...
View ArticleMystery trilogy set in fictional town inspired by Niceville
In about two weeks, New York Times bestselling author Carsten Stroud is likely to type the last word in his three-part book series set in the town of “Niceville,” Okaloosa County’s nicest little town...
View ArticleOne injured in rollover
OKALOOSA ISLAND - A man was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon after his Mercedes rolled over on eastbound U.S. Highway 98 near the sea wall, according to Okaloosa Island firefighters. The...
View ArticleOkaloosa preparing revised budget proposal
With department budget hearings completed, Okaloosa County Administrator Ernie Padgett and his staff are working on a new version of the proposed 2013-14 spending plan. Padgett said they are revising...
View ArticleShelter House, Fisher House partner for supply drive
NICEVILLE — Two charitable organizations are joining forces to bring supplies to the people they serve. Shelter House is the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties. Fisher House...
View ArticleRoad conditions across the Emerald Coast
Road conditions across the Emerald Coast as of 5 p.m. Saturday. Okaloosa County: Holmes Boulevardand Memorial Parkway in Fort Walton Beach: closed until further notice. Old River Roadat Dead Fall...
View ArticleRunner finds his niche at the Special Olympics (GALLERY)
CRESTVIEW — Harrison Mauldin used his hands to describe his 1,500-meter run at the Florida Special Olympics in May. One hand jumped in front of the other as he described passing another runner. A...
View ArticlePersistent rain soaks saturated Emerald Coast (GALLERY)
An already soaked Emerald Coast will continue to get rain Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. See photos of Saturday's rainy weather. >> Saturday’s persistent rain forced several...
View ArticleWoman arrested for animal cruelty
FREEPORT - A woman was arrested Friday for animal cruelty after Walton County sheriff's deputies seized six horses and 97 dogs from her home on J.W. Hollington Road, according to the Walton County...
View ArticleHouse trailer roof collapses, no one hurt
FORT WALTON BEACH - No one was injured when the roof of a trailer home on Hazel Drive in the Wright area collapsed early Saturday. Ocean City-Wright firefighters were called to the scene at about 6 a.m.
View ArticleFlooding washes out part of 30A, closes roads
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Heavy rain over the weekend wreaked more havoc on area roads and bridges. Much of the damage occurred in South Walton County where almost 30 roads were covered in water by late...
View ArticleIT Pro Camp set for Oct. 5 at NWF State
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College will host a free IT Pro Camp on Oct. 5. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Student Services Center. The camp is geared toward professional...
View ArticleCoastal Branch Library may reopen on Saturdays
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Sometimes petitions and letters do make a difference. When Walton County’s Coastal Branch Library began closing on Saturdays, those who use it regularly were sorely disappointed....
View ArticleAir Force enlists charter boats for bomb testing
DESTIN — Local charter boats will help the Air Force with munitions testing for the next few weeks. The Air Force’s 96th Operations Group will run bombing tests in the Gulf of Mexico about 20 nautical...
View ArticleCooking with an edge: Niceville man to appear on 'Cutthroat Kitchen'
NICEVILLE — Chef Brian Cartenuto advises viewers of the Food Network’s newest show, “Cutthroat Kitchen,” not to attempt the sabotages you see. The owner of Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox will appear on the...
View ArticleSiblings want families to get FRESH Start
To nominate a student for Youth Spotlight, email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com or call 315-4478. Instead of spending all of their earned money on themselves, two siblings from Fort Walton Beach are...
View ArticleDaily News launches digital subscriptions
Monday marks an important step in the Daily News’ continued mission to remain the best source of local news in this market. Sometime around 10 a.m., we are scheduled, and excited, to introduce a...
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