Montana pet owner to feds: The dog ate my money
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man whose 12-year-old golden retriever ate five $100 bills hopes to be reimbursed by the federal government. Wayne Klinkel tells the Independent Record...
View ArticleTwo baby dolphins killed in the last week
OKALOOSA ISLAND —For the second time in a week, a baby dolphin has been struck and killed by a boat propeller, according to officials at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. The first dolphin washed up...
View ArticleCoup, Norris turn themselves in
CRESTVIEW — Michael Coup and Sandra Norris arrived at the Okaloosa County Jail “a little after eight,” Tuesday morning to begin serving four-year prison sentences for racketeering and grand theft....
View ArticleReport: Woman went on foul-mouthed rampage
CRESTVIEW – A 30-year-old woman was arrested after she went on a foul-mouthed rampage in a convenience store parking lot, then climbed into a car with an open container of alcohol and caused her...
View ArticleMeadows apologizes to sheriff for remarks
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson asked for and received an apology Tuesday from County Commissioner Cindy Meadows for her statement about his agency and a vendetta against...
View ArticleCuba to turn over Florida couple and children
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba said Tuesday that it will turn over to the United States a Florida couple who allegedly kidnapped their own children from the mother's parents and fled by boat to Havana, ending...
View ArticleBP executive: Safety was top priority before blast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A BP executive who oversaw the company's Gulf of Mexico operations testified Tuesday that he he led a push to improve safety when he started the job more than two years before an...
View ArticleSchool bus carrying 29 children involved in wreck
GULF BREEZE — A school bus carrying 29 students was involved in a wreck Tuesday morning on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reserve Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol press release. Elva L....
View ArticleMan killed by front-end loader Wednesday morning at work site
SANTA ROSA BEACH — A 54-year-old Atlanta man was killed Wednesday morning when he was run over by a front-end loader at a construction site in South Walton County The accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. on...
View ArticleSheriff's Office signs agreement with Civil Air Patrol
The Okaloosa County Sheriff‘s Office has signed an agreement with the Civil Air Patrol Eglin Composite Squadron for the group to help in emergencies. The volunteer civilian unit will help the...
View ArticleStudents, parents get a kick out of Legos during Science Night (GALLERY)
NAVARRE — STEM-related learning and the fun that can be had with it took center stage recently at a local elementary school. For three hours Tuesday night, students and parents at West Navarre Primary...
View ArticleNiceville High student's project draws interest from Gov. Scott
NICEVILLE — Five years ago, Kyle Saleeby thought he was onto to something when he started trying to harness the power of the tide to produce clean energy. At the State Science and Engineering Fair of...
View ArticlePostal Service may not eliminate Saturday mail delivery
WASHINGTON — The financially beleaguered Postal Service backpedaled on its plan to end Saturday mail delivery, conceding Wednesday that its gamble to compel congressional approval had failed. With...
View ArticleOkaloosa commissioners say no to property tax hike (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners say they have no plans to raise property taxes despite facing a projected $4.3 million in additional expenses in the coming year. The board reached a...
View ArticleBoost for background checks for gun buyers: Senators compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger...
View ArticleCircus elephant shot in Mississippi drive-by
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A circus veterinarian says the Asian elephant wounded in a drive-by shooting in Mississippi should be fully recovered within a few weeks. Meanwhile, a reward for information...
View ArticleFla. Senate passes $74B budget that has pay raises
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously to adopt a $74 billion spending plan that provides pay raises for state workers and includes a substantial increase in money...
View ArticleUS couple in jail after fleeing to Cuba with kids
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joshua and Sharyn Hakken seemed to have a charmed life, doting on their two young boys, buying a comfortable home and building successful careers as engineers. It all derailed last...
View ArticleWreck closes southbound SR 285 for a short time
No one was injured in a wreck on southbound State Road 285 near mile marker 15, but the roadway was shutdown for a short time, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Christopher L. McCroan, 39, of...
View ArticleResidents question use of bed tax funds to clean private beach
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Some Walton County residents object to their former county administrator authorizing the expenditure of bed tax funds to clean private beaches. Bob Hudson and Suzanne Harris claim...
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