Okaloosa County News

A rabid gray fox's attack on two dogs in Baker on Saturday has prompted the Okaloosa County Health Department to warn residents to stay from wild animals.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place just before 10 yesterday along the Destin Harbor.

In the fall of 1982, Shell Oil Co. was searching Okaloosa County for crude oil and natu-ral gas, and Laurel Hill had started its first police patrol.

Fire Chief Stephen Louis Demeter turned himself in Tuesday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest, charging him with indecent exposure.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place around 9:40 p.m. July 4th along the Destin Harbor.

Two Chelco workers were out restoring power Tuesday when a neighbor came outside and threatened to shoot them both with his Mossberg shotgun, deputies say.

A 14-year-old boy was injured in an ATV accident shortly after noon on Saturday.

Florida's new Ethics in Education Act goes into effect tomorrow and it may force school districts to fire long-time employees.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to think "safety first" this holiday weekend.

Larry Latocha comes to The Boardwalk every now and then to gaze at the Gulf of Mexico and find a little serenity.

School districts around the state await instructions to implement Florida's Ethics in Education Act, which officially goes into effect Tuesday.

It's mating season. Maybe that's why bear sightings have dropped, one expert says.

Here is a list of upcoming Fourth of July fireworks programs across Northwest Florida, which begin on July 3 and continue through July 5. PENSACOLA Pensacola Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 9 p.m. Location: Seville ...

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has charged a Niceville man with attempted murder - " domestic violence in connection with a shooting incident June 22nd.

John Lollar, a would-be candidate for Okaloosa County sheriff, doesn't think he should have to pay $7,846.56 to run for office.

Before the Mid-Bay Bridge was built, some experts predicted it would be a bad deal for anyone owning land nearby.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attack that left an employee at the Emerald Grande condominium complex in Destin with serious injuries.

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating an aggravated battery, domestic violence case in which the victim suffered serious burns to her body.

With the signing of a new bill, OWC becomes a state-college, empowered to offer bachelor degrees that carry the same weight as a degree from a university.