Driver crashes vehicle into childcare center
FLOROSA — A 30-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after he drove his car through Kid’s Discovery on U.S. Highway 98 early Tuesday. Ryan K. Peralta was driving a 2008...
View ArticleStorms bring wind, rain, lightning to Panhandle
Thunderstorms, high winds and rain swept over Northwest Florida on Tuesday morning, resulting in numerous weather warnings from the National Weather Service. A tornado watch was in effect for Walton...
View ArticleWalton County' Department of Health branching out
WALTON COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County will be opening two new centers for residents in Paxton and Mossy Head. The Mossy Head branch will being operating Dec. 2 and the...
View ArticleLocals raising funds for Santos family: 'I had to do something'
FORT WALTON BEACH — The day after Natalie Santos was hit by a car on Clifford Street, Matthew Lott knew he had to do something to help his extended family. The 10-year-old girl was flown to Sacred...
View ArticleJudge rejects Ray Sansom motion
TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a motion by former House Speaker Ray Sansom that would have required the state to pay his legal fees for fending off a corruption case that...
View ArticleScience Center searching for new home (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Emerald Coast Science Center has launched its search for a new home. The museum also is set to begin raising money for a building fund in January. “The Science Center is going...
View ArticleDecision made on controversial cell tower
Global communications company Crown Castle has nixed its plans to build a 317-foot cellphone tower in Bluewater Bay. Attorney Lauralee G. Westine, who represents the company, told Okaloosa County...
View ArticleOfficials arrest Ohio man wanted for pandering child porn
MOSSY HEAD — A 45-year-old man wanted in Ohio for pandering child pornography was arrested at his home Tuesday morning. James Michael O’Briant of West Seneca Drive was taken into custody by the Walton...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Stormy Tuesday in Okaloosa County
Tuesday morning's storm brought rain, high winds and lightning to Northwest Florida. Daily News photographer Mark Kulaw took to the streets to see what the weather looked like. See the photos. >>
View ArticleCrestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area receives unexpected title (DOCUMENT)
The Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area recently was bestowed an unexpected title. The American Institute for Economic Research has named the metropolitan area one of the top five college towns in...
View ArticleWalton officials to review three ordinance changes
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Walton County commissioners decided Tuesday that the best action to take in three controversial ordinance changes was no action, at least for now. On the recommendation of County...
View ArticleCommunity steps up again for Renfroe family (GALLERY)
PAXTON — Emerald Coast residents once again have rallied around the family of 5-year-old Katie Renfroe. In the past two days, almost $1,900 has been donated by residents to help Angie and Daniel...
View ArticleSurprising Walton County I-10 traffic stop leads to drug arrests
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - A traffic stop on Interstate 10 in September led to a bigger investigation and more arrests, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. A deputy pulled over the vehicle Sept....
View ArticleCrestview's cold weather shelters to open
Crestview’s cold weather shelter will be at the Community of Christ, Host Joy Fellowship at 398 W. First Avenue tonight. For more information, call 682-6219. New Beginnings Church on 412 West James...
View ArticleTwo critical after hit-and-run wreck
MILTON — Two locals are in critical condition following a Tuesday morning wreck on East Gate Road near Munson Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol press release. Eric W. Young, 20, of...
View ArticlePilot whale strands on South Walton beach (GALLERY)
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and Gulf World Marine Park responded to a marine mammal stranding report made at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday on Santa Rosa Beach in the Gulf Shore Drive proximity. Amanda...
View ArticleSanta Rosa's cold weather shelters opening
Cold weather shelters for the homeless will open Wednesday and Thursday at Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton and Community of Christ Church located at 2111 Presidio...
View ArticleSupreme Court disbars two local attorneys
The Florida Bar announced Wednesday that local attorneys Chris Cadenhead and Scott Whitehead have been disbarred. Whitehead, formerly of Destin, was suspended by the bar in 2010 following numerous...
View ArticleWho's ready for Black Friday?
Opportunities for shoppers to hit Black Friday sales will begin earlier than ever this year. Black Friday is known as the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Although the day after Thanksgiving...
View ArticleComing home for the holidays
DESTIN — For the past 27 years, Peggy and George Blackburn have spent Thanksgiving together with their family. This year, the 65-year-old woman wasn’t sure if her husband, who has severe Parkinson’s...
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