Nov 19, 2012
TDC wants Houchins at helm one more year despite rules
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council wants to keep Chairwoman Kathy Houchins at the helm for one more year.
Nov 19, 2012
Deputies look for missing adult
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Melissa Ann Birtzer, a 42-year-old woman who was last seen at her home Nov. 17.
Nov 16, 2012
CPD on road to accreditation
CRESTVIEW — What he calls his “observation and evaluation phase” almost complete, Police Chief Tony Taylor, who took office in October, is preparing to implement procedural and structural changes he …
Nov 16, 2012
Laurel Hill council urges retailers to discontinue flavored tobacco sales
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that urges local retailers to cease flavored tobacco sales following two students’ presentation on the issue.
Nov 15, 2012
Baker teacher investigated for alleged sexual harassment
BAKER — A Baker School math teacher has been placed on administrative leave while school district officials investigate a student’s accusation of sexual harassment.
Nov 14, 2012
Crestview police seek missing teen
The Crestview Police Department is looking for 17-year-old Kyle Anthony Scott, a missing juvenile who may be in danger.
Nov 8, 2012
Rape suspect arrested; meth lab and handgun found at site
CRESTVIEW — A 29-year-old man wanted for a rape in September was arrested Tuesday night in a mobile home used as a meth lab, the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force has announced.
Nov 7, 2012
'Jamaican sheriff' attempts to use sheriff's office for scam
FORT WALTON BEACH — A recent scam has attempted to use resources from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Nov 7, 2012
Jail employee finds 10 yellow pills in man's wallet
CRESTVIEW – A man being booked into the Okaloosa County Jail on a battery charge was caught with pills in his wallet and now faces two additional charges.
Nov 7, 2012
Laurel Hill residents hold fugitive at gunpoint until deputies arrive
CRESTVIEW — A Nov. 6 search for a man who ran while deputies were investigating a suspicious activity call ended when two Laurel Hill residents located him hiding inside their pickup truck and held h…