FWB man could go to prison for life
September 29, 2025
Travaess McLemore, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, was indicted by a federal grand jury, charging him with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine, John P. Heekin, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today.
Laurel Hill woman dies in crash
September 29, 2025
A 48-year-old Laurel Hill woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Washington County early Friday morning.
Team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms
September 25, 2025
If necessity is the mother of invention, then experience is the mother of innovation.
For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes, and, just as importantly, learning from each experience and working to improve its response after every storm.
Authorities recover millions from illegal bingo operation
September 25, 2025
More than $2.8 million in unlawfully retained bingo profits forfeited through criminal asset forfeiture actions have been sent to 10 Okaloosa County charities as part of the Department of Justice’s remission process, John P. Heekin, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today.
Chambers now leads the FHSAA
September 24, 2025
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has been elected to serve as president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.
Sheriff’s Office arrests juvenile door kickers
September 22, 2025
Over the weekend, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Fort Walton Beach residence after its front door was kicked in and the door frame was damaged.
Baker Gators to celebrate Homecoming
September 19, 2025
Next week’s homecoming festivities at Baker School will culminate with the crowning of the homecoming king and queen on Friday night and a dance on Saturday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Florida seeks mentors
September 15, 2025
Through its Site-Based Mentoring program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is looking for 10 caring adults to serve as mentors for children at Bob Sikes Elementary School in Crestview.
492nd Special Ops Wing to depart NWFL for Arizona
September 15, 2025
The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
Sheriff discusses open carry court ruling
September 15, 2025
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden on Friday issued the following statement on an open carry court ruling:




