Deputies arrest man after four-hour standoff
MIRAMAR BEACH - Walton County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Friday evening after a four-hour standoff at a home off Bay Tree Drive, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at the home...
View ArticleChoctaw's Brown, Walton's Moore hoops Players of the Year
On the court and off, Brittany Brown and Taliah Moore share almost nothing in common. Brown, Choctaw’s basketball prodigy who has won the last two Daily News Large School Player of the Year awards,...
View ArticleNWF State's Parker will sign with Auburn
Coming out of Fort Walton Beach High School two years ago, Kiani Parker had options. With offers to play basketball collegiately at several Division II universities, Parker wanted more. So she chose...
View ArticleOn captchas, and how to log-in to the Geek’s site
Q: How can I log-in when I’m in your website? Every time I want to submit a question I have to go through the same process of typing out a garbled word before I can submit my question. In most sites...
View ArticleThirsty Oregon burglars left telltale juice carton
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in southwest Oregon say two burglars took silver ingots, collectible coins, electronics and jewelry in a break-in last fall. They also took a carton of orange juice...
View ArticleArmy Special Forces soldier to appear on ’60 Minutes’
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Corbin didn’t really prepare for his interview with Laura Logan of “60 Minutes.” He just put on a uniform and did it — much like how he has approached everything since both his...
View ArticleNWF State College marks 50 years
In the spring of 1963, the educational landscape in Okaloosa and Walton counties changed forever. For the first time, people interested in exploring higher education didn’t have to journey an hour...
View ArticleMan wants to tangle with bouncers, deputies
DESTIN - Lawmen say a drunken man who fought with bouncers at a nightspot tried the same thing with them and ended up in jail. On April 7 the man, 24-year-old Leland Daniel Jones of Destin, tried to...
View ArticleWoman, witness say man became angry after poker game
DESTIN – Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he grabbed his ex-girlfriend by the throat and told her and her dog to get out of his house, according to an arrest report. On April 7...
View ArticleFamily that fights together gets arrested together
DESTIN – Families who fight together get arrested together, or so it would appear from this pair of arrest reports. On April 7 a mother and her 19-year-old daughter got into it at their Sandalwood...
View ArticleTactical asset management: an educated selectivity
The traditional thinking regarding purchasing index funds, or what is known as tracking a segment of the market, is that eventually stocks will go up. And since timing market movements is considered...
View ArticlePerfect Imprints, Professional Computer move to new location
PERFECT IMPRINTS Originating in Mississippi in 1999, Perfect Imprints grew from an online company and moved into a Shalimar store front in 2007. Owned by Patrick Black, the print and promotional...
View ArticleNavarre Beach gets a new restaurant
NAVARRE BEACH — Locals and tourists finally have a new restaurant. Rocco’s Italian Bistro opened earlier this month at the former site of Cocodries and Beach Monkey Bar & Grill. Owners Rocco and...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Spring Fling
FORT WALTON BEACH — The St. Mary's Spring Fling continues until 11p.m. on Saturday and from 12p.m.-6p.m. on Sunday rain or shine. View a photo gallery from St. Mary's Spring Fling >>
View ArticleFlash flood watch issued for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties through Sunday evening. Most areas may see 2 inches of rain. Certain areas may receive 3 to 4 inches....
View ArticleDestin to install rules signs along harbor
DESTIN — City crews will place signs along the harbor boardwalk reminding visitors to mind their manners. “It was a council initiative,” said Doug Rainer, Destin’s public information manager. “We want...
View ArticleVICTORA: Two awkward questions can prevent a tragedy
It’s been almost 10 years since I interviewed Wayne Hall and his mother, Gloria, in their Fort Walton Beach home. I had forgotten his name and his face, but his story has stayed with me. And his...
View ArticleHonoring those who came before (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A new walkway at Chester Pruitt Park memorializes those who have paved the way for freedom and equality in Okaloosa County. The Legacy Walk of Fame was unveiled Saturday afternoon...
View ArticleLane restrictions planned for U.S. 98
SANTA ROSA BEACH - Motorists on U.S. Highway 98 just west of Peach Creek in Walton County will face intermittent lane restrictions Monday and Tuesday because of utility work. Lane closures will be...
View ArticleVoter registration deadline Monday
MILTON - Monday is the deadline to register to vote or change parties for the May 14 special primary election for the District 2 state House seat. The Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections office...
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