Bell ringer is ‘here to entertain’ (VIDEO)
FORT WALTON BEACH — You’ll hear Marsha Bridgewater before you ever see her. Her bell ringing changes every few minutes, but anyone in the parking lot of Publix off of Eglin Parkway knows where the...
View ArticleState defense grants coming this way (DOCUMENT)
Okaloosa and Santa Rosa county officials learned Monday they’d received hundreds of thousands of dollars in state defense infrastructure grants.
View ArticleDriver on cell phone causes six-car pileup
CRESTVIEW — A woman looking at her cell phone while driving caused a six-car pileup on State Road 85 Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleMother bear euthanized after capture
A female black bear that had grown reliant on human-provided food and brazen in her efforts to obtain it has been euthanized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
View ArticleAir Force EOD Tech Sgt. charged in rape
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 34-year-old man serving as a technical sergeant with the Air Force has been charged with breaking into a home and raping a woman early Sunday morning.
View ArticleLive Christmas trees continue to be popular
Selling Christmas trees has been a unique experience for John Warren, who is selling trees for the first time this year.
View ArticleSanta Rosa County Sheriff's Office non-emergency lines working
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency phone lines are now working again.
View ArticleSexual offender says he is no threat
After Jeffrey Mitchell was convicted last month of one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child, he received the designation of sexual offender that will follow him for the rest of his life.
View ArticleChristmas parade entry draws criticism
The Christmas parade on Main Street on Saturday featured more than 125 groups whose entries ranged from biblical and traditional holiday themes to popular children’s characters such as Hello Kitty.
View ArticleOkaloosa approves contract with new promotions firm (DOCUMENT)
Peter Mayer Advertising of New Orleans will take over promoting Okaloosa County as a top tourist destination.
View ArticleAuthorities look for doctor awaiting new trial
The strange case of former Freeport physician Dr. Robert Ignasiak has taken another twist.
View ArticlePolice search for hotel robber
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Quality Inn early Tuesday.
View ArticleReynolds pleads not guilty to fatal accident
Rhea Reynolds, charged with running over and killing bicyclist Robert Crawford with her vehicle Easter Sunday, entered a not guilty plea at her arraignment Tuesday.
View ArticleMan shot while driving on U.S. 90
A man drove himself to the DeFuniak Springs Police Department after he was shot Tuesday afternoon while driving on U.S. Highway 90 near Girl Scout Road, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleHighlights of White House, GOP budget plans
The Obama administration and House Republicans have unveiled their opening offers in talks to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
View ArticleWalton schools employees get step increase, bonus
Most Walton County School District employees will soon see more money in their paychecks.
View ArticleMary Esther NW blocked due to traffic crash
The intersection of Mary Esther NW and Marilyn Avenue is shut down due to a motorcycle wreck about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.
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