Live Christmas trees continue to be popular
Selling Christmas trees has been a unique experience for John Warren, who is selling trees for the first time this year. “It‘s a unique experience,” Warren said Tuesday at his Christmas tree lot on...
View ArticleSanta Rosa County Sheriff's Office non-emergency lines working
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency phone lines are now working again. The lines had been non-operational earlier Tuesday due to technical issues.
View ArticleSexual offender says he is no threat
MIRAMAR BEACH — After Jeffrey Mitchell was convicted last month of one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child, he received the designation of sexual offender that will follow him for the...
View ArticleChristmas parade entry draws criticism
CRESTVIEW— The Christmas parade on Main Street on Saturday featured more than 125 groups whose entries ranged from biblical and traditional holiday themes to popular children’s characters such as...
View ArticleOkaloosa approves contract with new promotions firm (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — Peter Mayer Advertising of New Orleans will take over promoting Okaloosa County as a top tourist destination. County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a three-year contract...
View ArticleHurlburt airman receives Silver Star
Last year, Tech. Sgt. Joe Deslauriers left the safety of his armored vehicle in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and took off on foot in an area riddled with improvised explosive devices. The explosive...
View ArticleAuthorities look for doctor awaiting new trial
The strange case of former Freeport physician Dr. Robert Ignasiak has taken another twist. Ignasiak, who was sent to prison in 2009 for operating an illegal “pill mill” but was freed earlier this year...
View ArticlePolice search for hotel robber
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Quality Inn early Tuesday. The man entered the hotel on State Road 85 about 12:05 a.m. and demanded money from the desk clerk, according to the Niceville...
View ArticleReynolds pleads not guilty to fatal accident
FORT WALTON BEACH — Rhea Reynolds, charged with running over and killing bicyclist Robert Crawford with her vehicle Easter Sunday, entered a not guilty plea at her arraignment Tuesday. Reynolds, 27,...
View ArticleMan shot while driving on U.S. 90
A man drove himself to the DeFuniak Springs Police Department after he was shot Tuesday afternoon while driving on U.S. Highway 90 near Girl Scout Road, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleHighlights of White House, GOP budget plans
The Obama administration and House Republicans have unveiled their opening offers in talks to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. Details are scant but the White House estimates its plan would carve...
View ArticleFWB grad to face FSU in Orange Bowl
Growing up in Fort Walton Beach, Sean Evans dreamed of playing big-time college football like any other kid. And he always fantasized about playing for one team. “When I was a kid, Florida State was...
View ArticleMan stopped for no seatbelt ends up in hot water
SHALIMAR - A Fort Walton Beach man faces a pair of charges after he was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt and lawmen found suspected drug equipment in his car. On Nov. 26, Roddrae Sequoy Coward, 26,...
View ArticleLawmen say man let underage pal drink beer, resisted deputy
DESTIN - A 23-year-old Miramar Beach man was arrested after he allegedly allowed an 18-year-old to drink beer, then resisted an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy who tried to arrest him. On Nov. 25 the...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Taking a swing at ownership
For years, whenever people complained that a landowner intended to build a condo or a restaurant or a shopping center near their neighborhood, the Daily News has urged these citizens to take matters...
View ArticleLate okra harvest makes good gumbo
Up until this latest cold snap, we were still harvesting okra from our garden. I had always thought okra was a hot weather crop, but ours actually did better toward the end of the season. Please note...
View ArticleReport: Duo try to sneak ratchet wrenches out of store
FORT WALTON BEACH - A woman and an accomplice were caught trying to shoplift ratchet wrenches from a local discount store, lawmen say. On Nov. 25 the woman, who lives in Mary Esther, walked into the...
View ArticleWalton schools employees get step increase, bonus
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Most Walton County School District employees will soon see more money in their paychecks. Before Christmas, most teachers should expect a $400 bonus check and most educational...
View ArticleDrunk man arrested after he refuses to leave convenience store
FORT WALTON BEACH - A drunk man asking customers for money was told to leave the property of a convenience store on Miracle Strip Parkway. When he didn't, he was arrested for trespassing. On Nov. 14...
View ArticleMary Esther NW blocked due to traffic crash
FORT WALTON BEACH -- The intersection of Mary Esther NW and Marilyn Avenue is shut down due to a motorcycle wreck about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to police. The motorcyclist was injured and en...
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