Sheriff's Office: Child shot while playing with handgun
PACE — Officials are investigating the Sunday evening shooting of a child at Bell Ridge Apartment complex. The parent of the child called 911 saying the child was accidentally shot, according to a...
View ArticleWaves for Wildlife event this weekend
DESTIN —The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Waves for Wildlife event. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. aboard the Southern Star in Harborwalk Marina. Boarding will be at...
View ArticleOCSO vehicles damaged while at scene of wreck
MOSSY HEAD — Two Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were damaged in a crash Monday morning. The 2010 Ford Explorer and 2008 Ford Explorer were parked on the inside lane of eastbound Interstate...
View ArticleBudget OKs pay increase for teachers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Teachers across the state will likely see a pay increase next summer if they are rated well during their evaluations. The raises, which are the latest piece of the...
View ArticleJury selected in Tipler’s trial for attempted murder
A jury was selected Monday to try disbarred local attorney James “Harvey” Tipler on charges of attempting to hire someone to kill Assistant State Attorney Russ Edgar. Tipler, 61, was incarcerated at...
View ArticleGulf Consortium officials meet about oil spill-related bill
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate has legislation pending that would assure local counties their RESTORE Act money is safe, but it wants additional oversight on those funds. The Senate likely will vote...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Fort Walton Beach woman has sent cookies to overseas...
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. FORT WALTON BEACH —...
View ArticleWoman accused of chest-bumping police officer
FORT WALTON BEACH – A woman who caused a scene at a local nightspot was arrested on battery and trespassing charges, lawmen say. On April 21 Fort Walton Beach Police were summoned to The Block on...
View ArticleMan asks to be arrested, gets his wish
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man accused of hitting his girlfriend asked Fort Walton Beach Police officers to arrest him, and received his wish. On April 21 officers went to a Chicago Avenue residence to...
View ArticleMan says he's not hurting anyone as he huffs Ultra Duster
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man who was huffing propellant from a spray can at a car wash refused to cooperate with officers and was escorted to the ground, lawmen say. On April 21 Fort Walton Beach Police...
View ArticleOfficials investigate shooting in residential neighborhood
FORT WALTON BEACH — Police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon on Maples Street off of Beal Parkway. A small, white four-door vehicle with one passenger pulled up to a home about 4 p.m....
View ArticleDriver killed in I-10 wreck Monday
MILTON — A 32-year-old Pensacola man was killed Monday night in a wreck on Interstate 10. Daniel Mac Dobbins was driving east in the outside lane east of Milton at 9:54 p.m. when he failed to see a...
View ArticleEdwins students look for fruits of their labor (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A contagious condition best known as “green thumb” is sprouting at a local elementary school, and teachers couldn’t be happier. For the last few months students, teachers,...
View ArticleVehicle strikes car at gas pump, sparks fire
CRESTVIEW — A man was listed in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle hit a gas pump while he was gassing up his car at a Tom Thumb station, according to police. Marvin D. Bass, 66, of...
View Article'Old Man Kenny' admits he was drunk at Musical Echoes
FORT WALTON BEACH – A vagrant known as “Old Man Kenny” was arrested after he was found with beer at an alcohol-free public event. On April 21 a Fort Walton Beach Police officer was conducting a...
View Article'I'm stronger than you, you don't have a chance'
CRESTVIEW – Lawmen say a man battered his girlfriend, at one point telling her she didn’t “have a chance” against him. On April 22 the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to a Sikes Drive...
View ArticleFWB considers consultant to help deter panhandlers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Vagrants asking for handouts from passing motorists has been a problem downtown for years, and city officials may soon get involved. Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie...
View ArticleSea turtle nesting season begins Wednesday (GALLERY)
Noel quickly flapped her fins as she moved forward and nipped at a shrimp swimming past her. The loggerhead turtle is in the last stages of rehabilitation at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Parkbefore...
View ArticleJunior League steps up for Science Center (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Twenty women have taken on the task of transforming the front of Emerald Coast Science Center into a picturesque scene to welcome visitors. See more photos from the cleanup....
View ArticleProsecution: Tipler used code to plot prosecutor’s killing
FORT WALTON BEACH — Assistant State Attorney Russ Edgar became “roast pig” in an unsophisticated jailhouse code prosecutors contend was created by disbarred attorney Harvey Tipler while plotting...
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