Okaloosa County

In an effort to save funds, officials want residents to switch to Alert Okaloosa. The system notifies residents on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and…

It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and Okaloosa County Health officials are recognizing area businesses and hospitals for their efforts in trying to make the…

Governor Rick Scott and, Attorney General Pam Bondi along with hundreds of law enforcement and community members honored a fallen sheriff’s deputy during…

A memorial service will be held Monday for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy who recently lost his life.The memorial for Bill Myers will be held in the…

A longtime Okaloosa County sheriff’s deputy is dead, following a shooting outside a local law office Tuesday. The suspect is also dead, after authorities…

A North Florida correctional officer is facing a felony charge for alleged smuggling, following her Wednesday arrest. It’s the latest in a slew of arrests…

Could Florida do a better job at helping veterans who have mental health issues? Some experts seem think so, like Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Steve…

Some Florida Panhandle counties will soon receive a more than $900,000 grant for flood recovery efforts.In a release, Volunteer Florida—which links to…

Starting Monday, Okaloosa County residents and those from other nearby counties can submit concealed weapons permit applications at the Okaloosa County’s…

A debate over delaying the start of the school day for Florida’s high school students is headed for the state Legislature this session. A bill filed by…