Apr 4, 2025
World War II comes to life at Spanish Trail Park
Dressed in a wool uniform, Josh Siren stood near a freshly dug foxhole at Spanish Trail Park this morning while discussing his portrayal of a Russian Liberation Army soldier commanded by German forces in World War II.
Apr 3, 2025
Sheriff: Fallen deputy ‘chose a lifetime of service’
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is in “shock and disbelief” over the shooting death of Deputy William May, Sheriff Michael Adkinson said on Wednesday evening.
Apr 3, 2025
Trio arrested in FWB drug bust
Three people were arrested on various drug charges after a narcotics search warrant was executed on Tuesday at a residence at 111 London Ave. in Fort Walton Beach.
Apr 2, 2025
Former jail chief arrested for impersonating a police officer
Former Okaloosa County Corrections Chief Nolan Weeks, who resigned from that position last December, was recently arrested by Shalimar Police for impersonating a police officer.
Apr 2, 2025
Execution slated in murders of woman, children
In what would be Florida’s fourth execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for a man who in 1998 murdered his girlfriend and her three children in Crestview.
Apr 2, 2025
April 1 election recap: Patronis to Congress, Boyles wins primary
Northwest Florida has a new representative in Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Patronis, the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 1, defeated Democratic candidate Gay Valimont Tuesday, April 1 to replace Matt Gaetz.
Apr 2, 2025
Cowboys and competitions
After the cancellation of the 2025 Old Spanish Trail Rodeo in Baker, some very dedicated people stepped forward to bring the rodeo to the community and host the first annual Sandy Sansing Baker Pro Rodeo.
Apr 2, 2025
County to buy old Red Lobster site
By May 1, Okaloosa County officials anticipate closing on the purchase of the former Red Lobster restaurant property next to the Santa Rosa Sound in Fort Walton Beach.
Apr 2, 2025
Dogs find forever homes
A total of 15 dogs were adopted at a March 1 dog-adoption event conducted by Crestview Animal Services and Saving with Soul Pet Rescue of Northwest Florida.
The event took place at the Crestview Public Library.
Apr 1, 2025
Proposed $1B project at Shoal River Ranch could provide 336 jobs
Okaloosa County officials hope to soon find out whether the county will be awarded $16.8 million in Triumph Gulf Coast money to allow for the completion of a more than $1 billion economic investment project at the Shoal River Ranch industrial park.




