Man pushing lawnmower down street at 11:36 p.m. arouses officer's suspicions
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man spotted pushing a lawnmower down a local street late at night was arrested after a police officer checked out his story and found it to be suspicious. According to a Fort...
View ArticleMan cleared of assault charges
A Santa Rosa County judge has acquitted Ronald Wayne Elscott of sexual assault and aggravated assault. Following a one-day judge’s trial, Circuit Judge Marci Goodman found Elscott was not guilty of...
View ArticleSemitrailer overturns on I-10, driver killed
CRESTVIEW — The driver of a Peterbilt semitrailer was killed Wednesday morning after his truck veered off Interstate 10, overturned and caught fire. The identify of the driver had not been released...
View ArticleBurst water pipes keep firefighters busy (PHOTOS)
As the weather warmed up Wednesday, local firefighters were deluged with calls about burst pipes in buildings’ sprinkler systems. Wednesday's photos of icy formations. >> Tuesday's photos of icy...
View ArticleLocal student receives $40,000 scholarship (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
NICEVILLE— Best friends usually tell one another everything, but Wednesday — at least for a little while — Michaela Bass had to keep a secret. A few moments after seeing the Take Stock in Children...
View ArticleCounty Commissioner proposes second I-10 exit (LETTER)
CRESTVIEW — Gridlock on State Road 85 could be greatly decreased with an additional exit built just west of the existing I-10 interchange, Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles says. Boyles plans...
View ArticleHeating system causes ductwork fire
FORT WALTON BEACH - The heating system in Carpet City at Eglin Parkway and Hollywood Boulevard caused a fire in the store’s ductwork Wednesday afternoon, according to Fort Walton Beach firefighters....
View ArticleDecember local climate summary
This summary of local climatological conditions for December was compiled by the Eglin Air Force Base Natural Resources division in Niceville. Read the summary.
View ArticleJack Frost didn't skip Okaloosa schools, officials say (PHOTOS)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County schools weren’t immune to the effects of sharp temperature dips this week. Despite precautions such as leaving faucets dripping and cutting off outside water...
View ArticleWill there be another 18-month wait for a fifth city leader?
LAUREL HILL — The City Council still needs to fill a vacant seat on the board, but that doesn't mean residents aren't interested in the position. Mary Bradberry, a resident of seven months, and Daniel...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Rollover at 123 and 85
See photos of a vehicle rollover at state roads 123 and 85 that happened Thursday afternoon. See the photos. >>
View ArticleMan and woman argue; man arrested on entirely unrelated charge
NICEVILLE – A man and woman were arguing in a hotel room. Somebody called Niceville Police. That led to the man being arrested, but on an entirely unrelated charge. The incident occurred at the...
View ArticleLawmen say 26-year-old slapped 4-year-old in face
NICEVILLE – A local woman was arrested for slapping a child in the face, lawmen say. The woman, 26-year-old Leah Marie Vanderpool, allegedly slapped a 4-year-old in the face that left bruising for...
View ArticleMan allegedly trespasses in house, snubs officer
NICEVILLE – Officers are looking for a man who entered a woman’s house, refused to leave after being told five times to do so, then refused to meet with a police officer to give his statement. The...
View ArticleMan falls four stories at construction site
DESTIN — A 33-year-old construction worker was flown to a hospital Wednesday after he fell from a balcony at an apartment complex construction site. The man, whose identity wasn’t immediately...
View ArticleAydelott indicted for first-degree murder (INDICTMENT)
MILTON — William Brandon Aydelott will be tried for first-degree murder for allegedly killing his mother, Sharon Lynn Aydelott. A Santa Rosa County grand jury on Thursday indicted Aydelott on...
View ArticleCan you spell w-i-n-n-e-r? (PHOTOS)
FORT WALTON BEACH — After more than 20 rounds of spelling, it all came down to one word: innate. Until then, Teertho Bhattacharya, a fifth-grader at Plew Elementary School, and Pryor Middle School...
View ArticleLegislators weigh arguments on medical marijuana high in cannabidiol
Fort Walton Beach attorney Coy Browning, a former highway patrolman, seems an unlikely supporter for legalization of a form of marijuana. But Browning and his wife have a young daughter whose life has...
View Article8 feet tall - not bad for a baby (PHOTOS)
GULF BREEZE — Standing 8 feet tall, it seems fitting that the Gulf Breeze Zoo’s newest addition would take on a name meaning “warrior.” Zoo officials announced Friday their 2-month-old giraffe will be...
View ArticleThis class could help your teen avoid a car wreck
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Did you know that teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash as other drivers? The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free driving course...
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