Man with 'large bulges' busted for shoplifting wine
CRESTVIEW - A man with "large bulges" in his clothing was arrested for shoplifting two bottles of wine from a convenience store. According to a Crestview Police Department arrest report, the...
View ArticleLawmen say man helped himself to other man's checkbook
CRESTVIEW - A 23-year-old man is accused of helping himself to another man's checkbook, writing a check to himself, and faking the account-holder's signature, lawmen say. Crestview Police were told by...
View ArticleTrooper, man hit during traffic stop
MIRAMAR BEACH — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a man who had been pulled over for suspected drunken driving were injured Friday night when a motorist rammed the trooper’s patrol car into them...
View ArticleOkaloosa officials wait for state auditors
Okaloosa County officials say they are not sure when the state Auditor General’s Office will begin its audit of county finances and the Clerk of Court’s office. The state’s Joint Legislative Auditing...
View ArticleDestin struggles with development guidelines
DESTIN — High rises and large developments may have a tougher time getting off the ground if it’s up to the City Council. “If it were up to me, I’d kill the Tier III immediately,” Councilman Jim Bagby...
View ArticleThousands have a taste at gumbo festival (GALLERY)
SANDESTIN — At 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jon Seeling, owner of 98 BBQ, began heating up 55 gallons of gumbo. Over the previous eight days he had cooked small batches of the smoky chicken and sausage...
View ArticleMan pleads no contest in death of 2-year-old son
CRESTVIEW — A man has pleaded no contest to four counts of child neglect and one count of homicide in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son in 2011. Grant Sherwin, 29, still faces one count...
View ArticleAccident on U.S. 98 cuts power to 1,200
DESTIN - About 1,200 Gulf Power customers lost electricity power Saturday morning after a car hit a utility pole along U.S. Highway 98 near Benning Drive. One vehicle was involved in the 4:30 a.m....
View ArticleCar crashes into skating rink
FORT WALTON BEACH - No one was injured after a car hit the side of Fort Walton Skating Center on Saturday afternoon, according to Fort Walton Beach Police Department. A driver behind the wheel for the...
View ArticleHouse blaze sparks 7-acre brush fire
MIDWAY - A house fire on East Bay Boulevard sparked a wildfire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters with the Florida Forest Service were called to the scene about 4 p.m., said Joe Zwierzchowski, a...
View ArticleDestin Airport reopens after runway overhaul
DESTIN — Within minutes of the Destin Airport’s refurbished runway opening Friday morning, planes were touching down. “We had our first incoming arrival at 6:03 a.m.,” Okaloosa County Deputy Airports...
View ArticleCoyotes worry Destin residents
DESTIN — Coyotes have been making residents uncomfortable lately. Mike Sherry, who lives on Calhoun Avenue near Clement Taylor Park, was taking his regular evening walk last week with his chocolate...
View ArticleHorizons to celebrate start of expansion project
FORT WALTON BEACH — Just one year ago, hope for continuing Horizons of Okaloosa County’s day-care center seemed dim. Monday, the center is announcing its groundbreaking on renovations to improve and...
View ArticleOkaloosa Island’s main water tank wins contest
Okaloosa Island’s main water tank, covered with a shimmering blue-green mural depicting the Emerald Coast, has been named Tnemec 2012 Tank of the Year. Tnemec, a leading industrial coating company,...
View ArticleBeach runners break world records
MIRAMAR BEACH — Courtney Davwalter crossed the finish line Sunday afternoon in front of a sparkling blue and green Gulf of Mexico and hunched over in the white sand to catch her breath. She had been...
View ArticleApricot Lane has something for every woman
DESTIN — The newest shopping boutique at Destin Commons has something for everyone. Apricot Lane Boutique opened up mid-November and owner Debbie Johnson says business has been booming since the start...
View ArticleState attorney charges Vision Airlines with grand theft
SHALIMAR — State Attorney Bill Eddins has charged Vision Airlines with grand theft for failing to pay more than $100,000 in fees owed to Okaloosa County. Eddins and Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry...
View ArticleJanuary local climate summary
This summary of local climatological conditions was compiled by the Eglin Air Force Base Natural Resources division in Niceville. Read the summary.
View ArticleChildbirth is fun? That’s what this doctor's patients say
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. SANTA ROSA BEACH —...
View ArticleEmerald Coast Wildlife Refuge investigating dolphin death
The latest victim in a string of dolphin deaths was found dead Sunday in Fort Morgan, Ala., and brought to Northwest Florida on Monday. According to the Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network, a...
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