Okaloosa County News

The Walton County School district once again has maintained its high-performing status.

It started with more than 100 applicants, but now the search for Okaloosa County's next airports director is down to four finalists.

Congratulations to Jim Bagby, whom Walton County commissioners have chosen to be the next director of their county's Tourist Development Council.

The Okaloosa County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted their "Deltas Saturday in the Park" event at the Landing Park in Fort Walton Beach.

Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Tallahassee Regional Operations Center Cyber Crimes Unit, the Northwest Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office made the arrests.

Shannon Nicholson wiped his brow as he jumped off his tractor one recent afternoon.

Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Director Jeff Littrell is well aware of the inconvenience running a huge sewer line up Denton Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach is going to inflict on area residents.

As Grace Wells set out Mary Owens' meal on a table, she and her niece Jamie Featherston chatted with the 91-year-old woman.

With the 2013 hurricane season slightly more than a week away, state and county officials are preparing for what could be an active six months.

A 44-year-old woman was arrested Monday on charges of driving intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury to another.

FILE, RYAN PELHAM/STAFF Jose Montenegro with Delta Sebring cuts a drywall corner bead in 2012.

Gov. Rick Scott's Monday turkey hunt went farther afield than even Tax Watch had recommended, and a couple more Okaloosa and Walton county projects than expected got killed by his veto.

Susie Hagwood learned a long time ago she lived a blessed life and always looked for ways to show her thanks.

The Okaloosa County School Board wants to sell the old Ocean City Elementary School property, which hasn't actually been used as a school since 2008, but board member Dewey Destin isn't so sure.

The night IMPACT 100 chose its first grant recipient, then-president Michelle Anchors knew it would be able to enlist more members and funding the following year.

A new Memphis-based airline has announced plans to offer direct flights between Destin Airport and cities around the Southeast.

A week of activities celebrating the Army 7th Special Forces Group culminated Friday with a family day at the beach.

State budget appropriations of $1.75 million and $500,000 for the Okaloosa County Health Department and $85,635 for the Okaloosa County Library Cooperative have been flagged as legislative "turkeys" by Florida TaxWatch.

A 29-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the state attorney's office.

Catching predators who sexually abuse children, take video of the acts and put the graphic images on the Internet for the world to view isn't easy.