Legislature passes bill to extend early voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature passed a bill Friday that would expand early voting days and sites, a reversal from two years when Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature...
View Article81-year-old man robbed at apartments
FORT WALTON BEACH - The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the robbery of an 81-year-old man on Shady Lane Drive on Thursday night. The victim was at the Shady Lane apartment complex...
View ArticleMan arrested after fleeing deputies
DESTIN - A man was arrested Thursday after running from deputies, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies learned of a hit-and-run accident in Walton County and received two calls...
View ArticleMan injured after being hit by a vehicle
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle Friday morning on State Road 83 south of Joe Anderson Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Michael W....
View ArticleMen involved in fatal shooting still at large
FORT WALTON BEACH - Officials have not turned up any solid leads in the shooting death of a 32-year-old man early Monday. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Michele Nicholson said deputies...
View ArticleBoat launch to close for two weeks
CINCO BAYOU - The Sea Way boat launch on Cinco Bayou behind Compass Bank will be closed for repairs for about two weeks beginning Monday. Concrete work at the launch should be completed by May 13,...
View ArticleNames added to EOD wall in solemn ceremony (GALLERY)
An audience of thousands sat still before the black stone memorial wall. It was silent but for the wind whipping the flags on their posts. With a flick of tape, 11 new names were unveiled, etched in...
View ArticleWitness doesn’t show in Tipler trial
Timothy Albaugh, where are you? A rare weekend day in court, convened to finish the solicitation for murder trial of former attorney James Harvey Tipler, came to a screeching halt Saturday when...
View ArticleDestin’s founding families celebrate city’s heritage
DESTIN — For Carly Nunnelee, Destin Founder’s Day isn’t just a time to see old friends and family. It’s a time to share their family’s history as one of the city’s founding families with her...
View ArticleMan charged with DUI after crashing into building (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 21-year-old Fort Walton Beach man was arrested Saturday morning after leading Okaloosa County deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with the man’s car inside of Kimberly’s...
View ArticleDeputy hits, kills pedestrian
PACE — A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy struck and killed a pedestrian while driving his patrol car on U.S. Highway 90 Saturday evening. Deputy Joseph Dunne, 45, was driving west on U.S. 90 just...
View ArticleInjured duck receiving treatment following rescue
CRESTVIEW — An animal rescuer will care for an injured Twin Hills Park Muscovy duck after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-licensed rehabilitator provides treatment. Public Works...
View ArticleEarly voting in Destin begins
DESTIN — The Destin Fire Control District special election will be a test case for early voting in Destin. “We’re kind of floating this as a trial to see how it works and if people would take...
View ArticlePaul Michaud has no problem staying busy
To nominate a student for Youth Spotlight, email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com or call 315-4478. FORT WALTON BEACH — Paul Michaud’s varied interests keep the Fort Walton Beach High School senior busy....
View ArticleCommissioners to discuss gas tax on Tuesday
Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday will continue discussing the pros and cons of increasing the local gasoline tax to generate money to pave and repair roads. The board also will discuss a...
View ArticleTeen makes memories with Alzheimer’s patients
NICEVILLE — Kyle Marocchini’s hands fly as he speaks, adding “pictures” to his story and catching the attention of his elderly audience. “Chuck” initially listens to the 17-year-old talk about moving...
View ArticleJoust for fun: Locals revel in medieval history recreation
Teresa Nelson had just come home from a long, hard day when her good friend handed her a “sword” made from a pool noodle covered golf club and encouraged her to hit him with it. “I was like, ‘Dude I’m...
View ArticleOfficials: Meth explosion responsible for fatal fire
GULF BREEZE — Officials are saying the fatal April 25 fire was a result of a meth lab explosion. Corey Webster Busbee, 31, died at the scene of the blaze. He was not identified for more than 24 hours...
View ArticleOfficials seek help in child abuse case
CRESTVIEW — A 28-year-old man has been charged with child abuse after allegedly sexually abusing a child during a three-year period. Justin A. Champion was charged Thursday with sexual battery on a...
View ArticleMotorcycle blown into median by wind, ejects passengers
GULF BREEZE — A Baton Rouge, La., couple suffered minor injuries after their motorcycle was blown into the median by a gust of wind. Louis C. Davis Jr., 40, was driving a 1998 Honda Gold Wing...
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