Woman says she was clocked by jewelry box
CRESTVIEW – A woman told Crestview Police her boyfriend threw a jewelry box at her, hitting her in the head. The man told lawmen he never touched the woman and was “jumped” by two unknown males at...
View ArticleEmployee says homeless man wrecked $400 garbage can
CRESTVIEW – A homeless man was arrested after he damaged a convenience store’s garbage can, lawmen say. The incident occurred March 26. A Crestview Police Department arrest report indicates the...
View ArticleReport: After injecting oxycodone, woman tries to walk out with $297.94 worth...
CRESTVIEW – A woman is accused of trying to walk out of a store with $297.94 worth of groceries, according to Crestview Police. On March 11 employees at Publix on South Ferdon Boulevard began...
View ArticleNY college crew team finds giant floating 'head'
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Anyone lose a giant head made of Styrofoam and fiberglass? That's what officials at an upstate New York college are asking after the men's crew team found the unusual object...
View ArticleMan arrested after standoff with police
CRESTVIEW — A 51-year-old man barricaded himself inside his apartment in a standoff with police on Saturday. Police arrived at the Pinnacle Point Apartments in response to a domestic battery call. As...
View Article12-year-old girl just wants to make a difference
To nominate a student for Youth Spotlight, email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com or call 315-4478. SANTA ROSA BEACH — Nothing is impossible for 12-year-old Ally Woodard. The seventh-grader at South Walton...
View ArticleSandpiper Cove stands the test of time
DESTIN — Of all the things that have come and gone, Sandpiper Cove has kept its spot on Gulf Shore Drive for 40 years. Construction of the condominiums began in 1973 and went through 27 phases before...
View ArticleGulf Power program aims to attract industries to the region
MILTON — Santa Rosa County will submit three locations for possible inclusion in Gulf Power’s industrial site certification program. The utility launched its Industrial Site Evaluation and...
View ArticleMan injured in rollover wreck
FREEPORT -- A 54-year-old man was seriously injured when his Jeep rolled over Saturday evening on County Highway 3280, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Richard Lee Hammett, who lives in Fort...
View ArticleFather, toddler escape house fire
FLOROSA -- A man and his toddler son were able to get out of their two-story home before it was mostly destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning. The house at the corner of Lakeview Street and...
View ArticleHelicopter pilot recalls rush to evacuate before Fall of Saigon
On April 29, 1975, Bob Caron was anxious. He had known for days the last Americans were planning to evacuate Saigon just ahead of the North Vietnamese barreling south to take over the city. The...
View ArticleCrestview looks to promote housing downtown
CRESTVIEW — As most downtown merchants can attest, there’s one thing missing after 5 p.m.: people. However, if Crestview gets a $30,000 Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the state...
View ArticleFarmers Market taking root at Rosemary Beach
The newest farmers market on Walton County Road 30A began with a rumor. “I heard it from a vendor that there was going to be a market in Rosemary Beach,” said Diane Kolopanas. “So I called Jim and...
View ArticleOkaloosa officials investigating shooting death
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 32-year-old man was killed very early Monday after two men barged into his home and shot him. Officials are investigating the death of Paris Quentin Matthews, who was shot once...
View ArticleEl Abuelo Cafe delivers excellent flavor
Este es el restaurante de su abuelo, which is to say El Abuelo Café on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach is your grandfather’s restaurant, if you take the name literally. Fans of Latin-Caribbean fare...
View ArticleNFB presents Lightwire Theater productions
NICEVILLE - The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) presents "America’s Got Talent" semi-finalist, Lightwire Theater in their production of "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Tortoise & the Hare" on May 3 at...
View ArticlePensacola Crawfish Festival on menu for May 3-5
PENSACOLA — Organizers of the 29th annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival announce their partnership with presenting sponsor Coastal Bank and Trust for the 29th annual event, which will be held May 3, 4...
View ArticleBurning Up the Beaches cruises into FWB
FORT WALTON BEACH – Burning Up The Beaches is back for its third year May 3–5. Hundreds of car enthusiasts will bring their rides to participate in this unique event. The 2013 version of Burning Up...
View ArticleSheriff's Office: Child shot while playing with handgun
PACE — Officials are investigating the Sunday evening shooting of a child at Bell Ridge Apartment complex. The parent of the child called 911 saying the child was accidentally shot, according to a...
View ArticleWaves for Wildlife event this weekend
DESTIN —The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Waves for Wildlife event. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. aboard the Southern Star in Harborwalk Marina. Boarding will be at...
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