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Crestview Man Accused of Child Sex Abuse
A Crestview man is in custody accused of sexually abusing a child. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, James Gilsdorf is accused of showing pornographic movies to a 10-year-old girl.
Improvements for Okaloosa schools could cost $100 million
A 10-month study of Okaloosa County schools revealed they will need about $100 million worth of infrastructure improvements in the future.
Sistersa fight starts with water, ends in arrest
An 18-year-old woman was arrested on charges of battery after getting into a fight with her sister Thursday, said an Okaloosa County Sheriff's report.
Illinois Woman Dies Following Near Drowning Incident at Okaloosa Island
An Illinois woman who nearly drowned while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico off Okaloosa Island later died in the intensive care unit at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.
Pastor arrested while asking for donations
A pastor and three church members from a Tampa church were arrested Oct. 24 after soliciting donations in the intersection of U.S. Hwy.
Okaloosa County Commission Revisits Amberjack Fishing Lockdown
The Okaloosa County Commission is expected to approve a resolution to officially oppose the Amberjack fishing lockdown at their meeting tonight.
Big brother kicks little brother's butt, gets arrested
A 25-year-old man was charged with battery Oct. 26 after kicking his 14-year-old brother in the buttocks at their home on Denton Blvd.
Economy stalls plans for Hilton
Construction on Okaloosa County's first four-star hotel is not expected to start for six months to a year because of the economic slump.
Okaloosa County Swine Flu Shots
Locally, Okaloosa County is holding vaccinations clinics today and tomorrow to protect residents against the swine flu.
North Okaloosa County Break-Ins Investigation
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is working to catch those responsible for a rash of daytime residential burglaries in the north end of the county.
Richard Melton Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Charges
There's a new development in a homicide case in Okaloosa County. Richard Melton has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of Donald Gillis.
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Additional Bank Robbery Arrests
Late Thursday night, two additional arrests were made in a bank robbery case from earlier this month in South Walton County.
Construction beginning on Okaloosa County courthouse
There's a new big yellow sign hanging on the entrance gate at the C.H. "Bull" Rigdon Fairgrounds and Recreation Complex.
Homeless man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Richard Lee Melton, who is charged with killing another homeless man in an act of revenge, agreed Thursday to plead guilty to manslaughter and accept a sentence of up to 25 years.
Okaloosa has second swine flu death
Okaloosa County has announced its second swine flu death in less than two weeks.
Teen girl accused of swiping DVD player from 'poker shed'
BAKER A 16-year-old girl won't be watching movies any time soon after she was nabbed for stealing a DVD player.
Slain Destin Woman's Boyfriend Dead of Apparent Suicide
New developments in the death of a Destin woman tonight... 22-year-old Cynthia Barrett's body was discovered early Thursday morning, with no clues as to how she died.
Controversy Over Beach Restoration in Okaloosa County
The fight over beach restoration in Northwest Florida is going to the US Supreme Court on December second.
Officials looking for man linked to 'suspicious death' in Destin
Officials have found the car of a 22-year-old Destin woman whose death is being called suspicious by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Four Symphony Guilders make semi-finals from Okaloosa County
The Northwest Florida Symphony Guild annually sponsors a music competition for instrumental, keyboard, and voice students of Middle, High School and College level.
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