PHOTOS: A chilly Florida day
This morning was chilly along the Emerald Coast with temperatures in the teens across the area. In neighborhoods, churches and sidewalks the chilly weather could be seen. Click here to see photos of...
View ArticleExplosive device found near tracks
CRESTVIEW — An explosive device of some sort was found near the train tracks in Crestview on Sunday, said Crestview Police Lt. Andrew Schneider. The state fire marshal’s office took over the...
View ArticleFeeling a chill this morning? You're not alone
ATLANTA — Brutal, life-threatening cold descended over the East and the South, sending the mercury plummeting Tuesday into the single digits and teens from New York and Washington to Atlanta,...
View ArticleLawmen: Intoxicated woman opened fire on bedroom containing hubby (REPORT)
NICEVILLE — A 45-year-old woman has been arrested for firing a gun in her home while intoxicated, according to police. The woman’s husband called 911 about 2:20 p.m. Friday to say his wife, Sheryl Lee...
View ArticleNeighbor opens door to find woman being dragged
CRESTVIEW – A 21-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to prevent his girlfriend from leaving by throwing her to the ground and dragging her. A Crestview Police officer who investigated...
View ArticleWoman says man poled door, punched her
CRESTVIEW – A man became upset with the mother of his daughter when she wouldn’t let him take the child, so he punched her, lawmen say. The incident took place at an Edney Avenue residence, according...
View ArticleWoman's outburst at nightspot continues in patrol car
CRESTVIEW – A woman was arrested after she fought with the staff at a local nightspot, then screamed and struggled with a police officer who tried to detain her. A Crestview Police officer was...
View ArticleSelling City Hall
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Mayor Bob Campbell has heard the complaints and debated the naysayers, but he remains nothing short of cheerful about his proposal to sell City Hall to an Atlanta development firm...
View ArticleLake Fest among dreams of DeFuniak Springs mayor
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — When conversation turns to water sports, most folks think of Destin or South Walton County. Mayor Bob Campbell wants to change that. In fact, he wants to insert Lake DeFuniak — that...
View ArticleReport adds details to fatal boat wreck
A report that sheds more light on events before and after a fatal boating accident at the Mid-Bay Bridge late Dec. 4 or early Dec. 5 was released Tuesday. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office released...
View ArticleCold weather shelter busy
FORT WALTON BEACH — “G.W.” spent Tuesday wandering around Fort Walton Landing. When the winds got too gusty, the 62-year-old homeless man ducked in front of the Emerald Coast Science Center. About...
View ArticleDerelict boat in sound pulled from water
NAVARRE BEACH — A derelict vessel that was partly submerged in Santa Rosa Sound for months has finally been removed from the water. The boat, registered to Jeremiah Shastid of Navarre, was removed...
View ArticleLaw officers eye soldier in explosives investigation
CRESTVIEW — The discovery of explosive material near the railroad tracks running through the city has led to a federal investigation of a Special Forces soldier awaiting trial on attempted murder...
View ArticleStove fire damages kitchen, attic
DARLINGTON - A stove fire at a home on Oak Ridge Road caused $10,000 to $15,000 in damage Tuesday afternoon, according to Walton County Fire Rescue. The fire spread from the kitchen to the attic...
View ArticleUPDATED: One killed in single-vehicle rollover crash
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A 43-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover wreck on County Road 1087. Ronald S. Murphy of DeFuniak Springs was a passenger in a 2003 Nissan pickup...
View ArticleMan faces armed robbery charges
CRESTVIEW - A man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for charging him with being a principal to an armed robbery with a firearm and a principal to an aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according...
View ArticleUPDATE: Crestview explosives may have been stolen from military
CRESTVIEW — Explosives found Sunday near railroad tracks running through the city appear to have been stolen from the military, according to an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms....
View ArticleFormer resident accused of sexual battery on child
MILTON — An investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a former county resident on 10 counts of sexual battery and five counts of lewd...
View ArticleSuspicious person turns out to be man leaving blankets for homeless
NICEVILLE – Police officers have been looking into the following incidents reported within the city past few days: - A man who lives on Byrne Street called Niceville Police to report a suspicious...
View ArticleReport: Man stole cell phone, used it to call grandfather
NICEVILLE – A man is accused of stealing a cell phone from a woman’s car, then using it to call his grandfather, police say. The man, 31-year-old Jason Douglas Hendershot, no address listed, allegedly...
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