A fugitive accused of murdering a Fort Walton Beach-area man in early 2021 is now in custody, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said today in a news release.
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Technician Jessica Freitas has received the county’s H.E.R.O. Award for disarming and helping a distraught woman in Mary Esther.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that creates a public-records exemption to prevent the release of home addresses and telephone numbers of legislators, members of Congress and numerous other elected officials.
More public beach access in Destin is coming soon thanks to a partnership between the Okaloosa County Commission, the city of Destin and the Trust for Public Land.
Healing Hoof Steps CEO Narissa Jenkins grew up in Fort Walton Beach with a military family.
Her father was a combat search veteran who served in weather reconnaissance operations during the Vietnam War and met Jenkins’ mom in Thailand.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caden Downing today was awarded the Medal of Merit for exceptional bravery, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to duty during a high-risk incident on April 30.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Inspector Kyle Lowrey was recognized today with an “Outstanding Performance Award” for his extraordinary efforts and commitment to high standards as OCSO Accreditation Manager.
