Navarre man sentenced to 9 years on child pornography charges
A Navarre man has been sentenced to nine years in state prison after being found guilty of 24 counts of possession of child pornography, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins.…
Residence, vehicles struck by gunfire in Fort Walton Beach; no injuries
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a residence and several vehicles were struck by bullets in Fort Walton Beach. Deputies said someone fired multiple rounds Sunday night, hitting…
Pensacola man sentenced to 17+ years for attacking girlfriend inside Family Dollar
A Pensacola man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for attacking his girlfriend inside a Family Dollar store, according to court records. Prosecutors said 31-year-old Derrick…
Pensacola man accused of threatening Circle K employee with knife
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A man has been arrested after deputies say he walked up to a Circle K gas station employee, pointed a knife at him and threatened to cut…
Escambia County students return to school with new safety measures in place
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Students in the Escambia County School District headed back to class Monday for the start of a new school year, and this year every school in the…
Health Advisories Issued for Three Okaloosa County Parks
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued health advisories for three parks after water samples showed traces of fecal pollution. Advisories have been posted for Liza Jackson…
Crestview man still locked out of home after sheriff’s office tear gas raid
A 65-year-old Crestview man says he still cannot return to his home nearly a week after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office fired tear gas through the windows, leaving the residence…
Tourist who drowned in Destin identified as 36-year-old from Louisiana
DESTIN, Fla. — A tourist who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off Destin has been identified by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Carlos Wuberto Rodriguez, 36, of Baton Rouge,…