OCSO vehicles damaged while at scene of wreck
MOSSY HEAD — Two Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were damaged in a crash Monday morning. The 2010 Ford Explorer and 2008 Ford Explorer were parked on the inside lane of eastbound Interstate...
View ArticleBudget OKs pay increase for teachers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Teachers across the state will likely see a pay increase next summer if they are rated well during their evaluations. The raises, which are the latest piece of the...
View ArticleWoman accused of chest-bumping police officer
FORT WALTON BEACH – A woman who caused a scene at a local nightspot was arrested on battery and trespassing charges, lawmen say. On April 21 Fort Walton Beach Police were summoned to The Block on...
View ArticleMan asks to be arrested, gets his wish
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man accused of hitting his girlfriend asked Fort Walton Beach Police officers to arrest him, and received his wish. On April 21 officers went to a Chicago Avenue residence to...
View ArticleMan says he's not hurting anyone as he huffs Ultra Duster
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man who was huffing propellant from a spray can at a car wash refused to cooperate with officers and was escorted to the ground, lawmen say. On April 21 Fort Walton Beach Police...
View ArticleJury selected in Tipler’s trial for attempted murder
A jury was selected Monday to try disbarred local attorney James “Harvey” Tipler on charges of attempting to hire someone to kill Assistant State Attorney Russ Edgar. Tipler, 61, was incarcerated at...
View ArticleGulf Consortium officials meet about oil spill-related bill
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate has legislation pending that would assure local counties their RESTORE Act money is safe, but it wants additional oversight on those funds. The Senate likely will vote...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: Fort Walton Beach woman has sent cookies to overseas...
Editor's Note: This series recognizes people who make a difference in their communities. To nominate someone, call Wendy Victora at 315-4478 or email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com. FORT WALTON BEACH —...
View ArticleWalton Economic Development Alliance names new director
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The Walton County Economic Development Alliance’s search for a new executive director has ended. Steven Jaeger, the executive director of TransPORT, the port authority in Peoria,...
View ArticleChoctaw's Jones signs with Atlanta Falcons
Though he had to wait a little longer than he had hoped, Terren Jones watched his NFL dream become reality Saturday night. Rated by some experts as one of the top small-school prospects in this year's...
View ArticleSouth Walton's Guarachi earns All-SEC nod
Three weeks after she became the all-time record holder for career wins at the University of Alabama, the honors just keep rolling in for Alexa Guarachi. Guarachi, a graduate of South Walton High...
View ArticleOfficials investigate shooting in residential neighborhood
FORT WALTON BEACH — Police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon on Maples Street off of Beal Parkway. A small, white four-door vehicle with one passenger pulled up to a home about 4 p.m....
View ArticleDriver killed in I-10 wreck Monday
MILTON — A 32-year-old Pensacola man was killed Monday night in a wreck on Interstate 10. Daniel Mac Dobbins was driving east in the outside lane east of Milton at 9:54 p.m. when he failed to see a...
View ArticleEdwins students look for fruits of their labor (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A contagious condition best known as “green thumb” is sprouting at a local elementary school, and teachers couldn’t be happier. For the last few months students, teachers,...
View ArticleLETTER: Flag monstrosity
First, I want to commend the writer of “Flag etiquette” (letter, April 24) for addressing the subject. I also attended the Doolittle Raiders luncheon and was very disturbed when I saw how two flags...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: For Walls, time is running out
Frank Walls isn’t as dumb as he pretends to be. At hearings before his 1988 trial, he shuffled and mumbled and almost convinced the court he was incompetent. But then he got chatty with a jailer and...
View ArticleVehicle strikes car at gas pump, sparks fire
CRESTVIEW — A man was listed in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle hit a gas pump while he was gassing up his car at a Tom Thumb station, according to police. Marvin D. Bass, 66, of...
View ArticleMOVIE FACEOFF: Del and Mladen review 'Oblivion'
"Oblivion" Starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Melissa Leo. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. 124 minutes. Rated PG. Del’s take And why did they choose the title...
View ArticleBands on the Blackwater series begins Friday
MILTON — For the next nine weeks, the Blackwater River will be rocking with some of the best local musical talent as the City of Milton hosts its second annual Bands on the Blackwater. After a big...
View Article'Old Man Kenny' admits he was drunk at Musical Echoes
FORT WALTON BEACH – A vagrant known as “Old Man Kenny” was arrested after he was found with beer at an alcohol-free public event. On April 21 a Fort Walton Beach Police officer was conducting a...
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