Jul 19, 2024
Reserve special operations wing welcomes new commander
The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted a change of command ceremony recently ushering in a new era for the leadership for one of the most combat-decorated units in the command.
Jul 17, 2024
Man in country illegally charged with sexual battery of 14-year-old
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Honduran man in the country illegally with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl, according to a press release from OCSO.
Jul 17, 2024
County EMS maintains top heartcare status
For the 10th year in a row, the Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Medical Services Division has received the “Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold” achievement by the America Heart Association for excellence in delivering rapid care for heart attack and stroke victims.
Jul 17, 2024
District 3 Commissioner contenders share views on county growth
Five candidates are striving to fill the District 3 Okaloosa County Commission seat currently held by Nathan Boyles, who is not seeking a fourth four-year term.
Jul 17, 2024
Deputies capture suspect hiding in foliage
Joshua Douglas, who had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting without violence, and driving on a suspended license, reportedly ran from Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies into the woods near Summertime Drive in Holt on Tuesday.
Jul 17, 2024
General Conley takes command of Air Force Special Operations Command
Hurlburt Field –Lt. Gen. Michael Conley assumed command of Air Force Special Operations Command from Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind in a change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hangar on July 2.
Jul 16, 2024
A deeper look: underwater camera will capture views of marine life by the Okaloosa Island Pier
An underwater live-stream camera that will provide footage of dolphins, sea turtles, fish and other marine life and be viewable online for the public likely will be installed this fall at the base of the Okaloosa Island Pier.
Jul 16, 2024
County eyes smoother baggage claim operations at VPS
By late next year, newly arrived air passengers at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) could start being able to enjoy a much larger and more efficient baggage claim area.
Jul 16, 2024
Air chiefs from across Americas convene in display of continued cooperation
San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina (AFNS) — Air Force leaders and representatives from across the Western Hemisphere assembled in Argentina June 18-20 for the 64th “Conferencia de los Jefes de las Fuerzas Aéreas Americanas,” Spanish for, Conference of the American Air Chiefs, or CONJEFAMER.
Jul 15, 2024
Three woman charged with animal cruelty after dogs found severely mistreated
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)rescued dozens of animals after performing a welfare check at a home on Florida Avenuenear Crestview last month. 44-year old Jarah Lee, 46-year old Bonnie Sue Hahn, and 20-year old Eveland Colbert werecharged with 14 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 14 counts of animal […]




