Teen charged in crash on State Road 20
BLUEWATER BAY — A teenager has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle crash on State Road 20 on Friday night that sent six people to area hospitals, according to the Florida Highway Patrol....
View ArticleCalif. mayor puts lock-picking class in newsletter
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of a California city struggling with a spike in burglaries and other crimes is apologizing for promoting a class about how to pick locks in her newsletter. Oakland...
View ArticleMan killed in wreck on State Road 85
CRESTVIEW — A 35-year-old man from Ponce de Leon was killed in a wreck on State Road 85 north of Duke Field early Saturday morning. Tawayne McCaskill was driving north in a Pontiac Grand Prix about...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dies in wreck near Milton
MILTON — A 57-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed on Red Rock Road late Saturday afternoon. Steven Michael Cobbett, of Milton, was riding his Harley Davidson west on Red Road Road.,...
View ArticleMass. boy, trying to avoid bedtime, calls 911
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts say a 10-year-old boy called 911 because he didn't want to go to bed. Brockton police say the boy made the emergency call just after 8 p.m. Wednesday and...
View ArticleDestin chamber urges tougher code enforcement
DESTIN — The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce says a cleaner city could help spur economic development. “As we continue to promote economic development, we want our city to be attractive to prospective...
View ArticleResidents want officials to crack down on spring breakers (SLIDESHOW)
MIRAMAR BEACH — The 2011 and 2012 spring breaks were great for the economy, but not so great for residents and law officers. Tourists crowded local restaurants, shops and rentals. But with the influx...
View Article'Here I am with time - what do you want me to do with it?'
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 Twenty-four years ago,...
View ArticleBaker woman injured in I-10 crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY — A Baker woman was suffering a medical emergency when the truck she was driving veered off Interstate 10 Monday morning and overturned in the median, according to the Florida Highway...
View ArticleOkaloosa considering Embry-Riddle contract change
Okaloosa County Schools might be changing high school aeronautical programs again. About two and a half years after voting to contract with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide to provide...
View ArticleFire severely damages DeFuniak Springs home
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A home was severely damaged after it caught fire Sunday night. The fire was reported about 8 p.m. at the home on 312 N. 5th St., said Chief Brian Coley with Walton County Fire...
View ArticleBill would outlaw nearly all abortions
PANAMA CITY — Two local lawmakers are backing the “Florida for Life Act,” which would prohibit abortions except in medical emergencies. The bill (SB1056/HB395) would offer no exceptions for rape,...
View ArticleFudpucker’s eager for complete opening, summertime fun
OKALOOSA ISLAND — The opening of Fudshucker’s, the third and final restaurant to open at the new 18,000-square-foot Fudpucker’s building on Okaloosa Island, has been delayed. Fudshucker’s, a steam...
View ArticleTwo more face TDC-related charges
Nathan Wilson of Destin and Robert Boudreau of Pennsylvania were charged Monday with grand theft in connection with Okaloosa County’s ever-evolving TDC scandal. Both men are accused of pocketing money...
View ArticleDeputies nearly hit in pair of DUI arrests
Sunday was a scary night for a pair of Okaloosa County deputies. Two officers were nearly hit by people driving on the wrong side of the road. Both drivers were charged with driving under the...
View ArticleTDC questioning returns to Tallahassee (SLIDESHOW)
TALLAHASSEE — Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council members vigorously defended their integrity Monday before the state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee. Current TDC members Warren Gourley...
View ArticleCHELCO to send four students to Washington, D.C.
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Opportunity has come knocking for four local students who are headed to Washington, D.C., this summer to expand their knowledge and sense of patriotism. Rachel Gold, Devin...
View Article106-year-old Mass. man gets high school diploma
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — Fred Butler was married for 65 years, raised five children, served in the Army during World War II and worked for years for the local water department, but the fact he never...
View ArticleSpring break season has begun (GALLERY)
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Spring breakers have started to arrive in Northwest Florida, and thousands more are expected to show up in coming weeks. Students from Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, Texas, Minnesota,...
View ArticleCrestview chief: Police Department remains divided
CRESTVIEW — Last September, Police Chief Tony Taylor inherited a department mired in scandal and divided in its loyalties. He said he has struggled to unite the force since taking over for fired Chief...
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