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DeSantis amends state of emergency order to Northwest Florida counties - WJHG
DeSantis amends state of emergency order to Northwest Florida counties WJHG
Published on 13 May 2024 | 8:15 pm
Okaloosa County School District announces 2024 Graduation Ceremonies - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County School District announces 2024 Graduation Ceremonies Get The Coast
Published on 13 May 2024 | 6:47 pm
New Labels on Okaloosa County Vending Machines Could Change How We Decide What to Drink. Doctor Explains - The Hazard Herald
New Labels on Okaloosa County Vending Machines Could Change How We Decide What to Drink. Doctor Explains The Hazard Herald
Published on 13 May 2024 | 6:21 pm
EF2 tornado confirmed in Okaloosa County - The Northwest Florida Daily News
EF2 tornado confirmed in Okaloosa County The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 May 2024 | 5:41 pm
Sunshine Watersports Launches Family-Friendly Crab Island Florida Tours - Yahoo Finance
Sunshine Watersports Launches Family-Friendly Crab Island Florida Tours Yahoo Finance
Published on 13 May 2024 | 4:21 pm
5-13-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Shalimar Elementary School - Okaloosa County School District
5-13-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Shalimar Elementary School Okaloosa County School District
Published on 13 May 2024 | 4:00 pm
Tornado warning for Okaloosa County has expired - Crestview News Bulletin
Tornado warning for Okaloosa County has expired Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 13 May 2024 | 3:25 pm
5-13-24 Monitoring Severe Weather - Okaloosa County School District
5-13-24 Monitoring Severe Weather Okaloosa County School District
Published on 13 May 2024 | 1:46 pm
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten to host lecture and prayer breakfast - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten to host lecture and prayer breakfast The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 May 2024 | 9:21 am
15 women added to Wall of Honor for Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women - The Northwest Florida Daily News
15 women added to Wall of Honor for Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 May 2024 | 9:21 am
FHSAA softball playoffs: Niceville on nine-game streak ahead of Pace rematch - The Northwest Florida Daily News
FHSAA softball playoffs: Niceville on nine-game streak ahead of Pace rematch The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 May 2024 | 9:21 am
Okaloosa County School District reveals Class of 2024 graduation dates - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County School District reveals Class of 2024 graduation dates The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 May 2024 | 9:21 am
Okaloosa County Jail warns inmates’ families about bond scam - WKRG News 5
Okaloosa County Jail warns inmates’ families about bond scam WKRG News 5
Published on 13 May 2024 | 3:47 am
Walton, Okaloosa County schools to start on time Monday - WJHG
Walton, Okaloosa County schools to start on time Monday WJHG
Published on 13 May 2024 | 12:56 am
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather - Okaloosa County School District
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather Okaloosa County School District
Published on 13 May 2024 | 12:07 am
Okaloosa County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 12 May 2024 | 8:27 pm
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Shalimar Elementary School - Okaloosa County School District
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Shalimar Elementary School Okaloosa County School District
Published on 12 May 2024 | 8:10 pm
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Destin Middle School - Okaloosa County School District
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | Destin Middle School Okaloosa County School District
Published on 12 May 2024 | 8:10 pm
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | C.W. Ruckel Middle School - Okaloosa County School District
5-12-24 Monitoring Severe Weather | C.W. Ruckel Middle School Okaloosa County School District
Published on 12 May 2024 | 8:05 pm
Which Florida Beaches You Should Visit This Year - - Study Finds
Which Florida Beaches You Should Visit This Year - Study Finds
Published on 11 May 2024 | 11:19 pm
Blessing of the Marketplace in Destin celebrates 21 years - Destin Log
Blessing of the Marketplace in Destin celebrates 21 years Destin Log
Published on 11 May 2024 | 3:41 pm
NWS confirms tornado hit Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties during Friday morning storms - WEAR
NWS confirms tornado hit Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties during Friday morning storms WEAR
Published on 11 May 2024 | 12:51 pm
Okaloosa Sheriff warns residents of bond scam - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa Sheriff warns residents of bond scam The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 11 May 2024 | 9:23 am
Congressman Matt Gaetz responds to Okaloosa County officer involved shooting - WJHG
Congressman Matt Gaetz responds to Okaloosa County officer involved shooting WJHG
Published on 11 May 2024 | 3:47 am
Representative Matt Gaetz speaks out about the death of Airman Roger Fortson - WJHG
Representative Matt Gaetz speaks out about the death of Airman Roger Fortson WJHG
Published on 11 May 2024 | 1:48 am
Okaloosa County Department of Corrections warning families about bond scams - WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa County Department of Corrections warning families about bond scams WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Published on 10 May 2024 | 10:19 pm
Video shows Florida deputy opened fire on Black airman seconds after door opened - Miami Herald
- Video shows Florida deputy opened fire on Black airman seconds after door opened Miami Herald
- Civil rights group calls for changes after Air Force Airman's death in Okaloosa County WEAR
- FDLE investigating Okaloosa deputy-involved shooting, more information released WJHG
Published on 10 May 2024 | 10:17 pm
Okaloosa County School District Severe Weather Update for Friday, May 10 - North End Schools Only - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District Severe Weather Update for Friday, May 10 - North End Schools Only Okaloosa County School District
Published on 10 May 2024 | 6:08 pm
Select schools in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties close due to weather - WEAR
Select schools in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties close due to weather WEAR
Published on 10 May 2024 | 2:19 pm
Crews working to clean-up storm damage in Crestview - WJHG
Crews working to clean-up storm damage in Crestview WJHG
Published on 10 May 2024 | 2:04 pm
Okaloosa County sheriff showed the video during a Thursday news conference, shortly after an attorney for the 23-year ... - WPVI-TV
Published on 10 May 2024 | 2:03 pm
Video shows Florida deputy shooting Airman Roger Fortson - Pensacola News Journal
Video shows Florida deputy shooting Airman Roger Fortson Pensacola News Journal
Published on 10 May 2024 | 1:30 pm
North Okaloosa schools closed Friday due to severe weather aftermath, remaining schools on delayed schedule - Get The Coast
North Okaloosa schools closed Friday due to severe weather aftermath, remaining schools on delayed schedule Get The Coast
Published on 10 May 2024 | 1:27 pm
Roger Fortson shooting: Florida sheriff releases bodycam video of airman shot by police, disputes claim deputy went to wrong unit - WPVI-TV
Published on 10 May 2024 | 11:47 am
The family of a U.S. Airmen killed by an Okaloosa County deputy is speaking out for the first time - WUWF
The family of a U.S. Airmen killed by an Okaloosa County deputy is speaking out for the first time WUWF
Published on 10 May 2024 | 10:42 am
Family of U.S. airman fatally shot by Florida deputy demands release of bodycam footage - KWXX
Family of U.S. airman fatally shot by Florida deputy demands release of bodycam footage KWXX
Published on 10 May 2024 | 10:33 am
Crump: Black airman killed at home by errant White deputy - Rolling Out
Crump: Black airman killed at home by errant White deputy Rolling Out
Published on 10 May 2024 | 1:11 am
Destin’s 67th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Prays for Abundant and Safe Season - WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Destin’s 67th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Prays for Abundant and Safe Season WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Published on 10 May 2024 | 1:08 am
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door - AirForceTimes.com
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door AirForceTimes.com
Published on 10 May 2024 | 1:08 am
Okaloosa County Schools to start three hours late Friday due to severe weather conditions - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County Schools to start three hours late Friday due to severe weather conditions The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 10 May 2024 | 12:42 am
School delays and cancellations - WJHG
School delays and cancellations WJHG
Published on 10 May 2024 | 12:38 am
Delayed weather update in Okaloosa and Walton County - WJHG
Delayed weather update in Okaloosa and Walton County WJHG
Published on 10 May 2024 | 12:06 am
Florida sheriff's deputy seen fatally shooting U.S. airman in newly released body camera video - CBS News
Florida sheriff's deputy seen fatally shooting U.S. airman in newly released body camera video CBS News
Published on 10 May 2024 | 12:03 am
Okaloosa Sheriff’s deputy shoots U.S. Airman, family and sheriff respond - WJHG
Okaloosa Sheriff’s deputy shoots U.S. Airman, family and sheriff respond WJHG
Published on 10 May 2024 | 12:01 am
GRAPHIC: Full bodycam footage released of deputy-involved shooting that killed U.S. Airman - WJHG
GRAPHIC: Full bodycam footage released of deputy-involved shooting that killed U.S. Airman WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 11:59 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office responds to deputy-involved shooting of Airman, family reacts - WJHG
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office responds to deputy-involved shooting of Airman, family reacts WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 11:49 pm
WEB EXTRA: Mother of U.S. Airman shot by Okaloosa deputy speaks out - WJHG
WEB EXTRA: Mother of U.S. Airman shot by Okaloosa deputy speaks out WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 11:30 pm
“He was a good guy”, the family of an Airman killed by a deputy seeks justice - WMBB - mypanhandle.com
“He was a good guy”, the family of an Airman killed by a deputy seeks justice WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Published on 9 May 2024 | 10:36 pm
Body camera video shows fatal shooting of Black airman by Florida deputy - Stars and Stripes
Body camera video shows fatal shooting of Black airman by Florida deputy Stars and Stripes
Published on 9 May 2024 | 10:30 pm
Okaloosa County schools on 3-hour delay Friday due to potential severe weather - WEAR
Okaloosa County schools on 3-hour delay Friday due to potential severe weather WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 10:18 pm
Roger Fortson Death: Bodycam Video Shows Okaloosa County Deputy Shoot Florida Airman - Times Now
Roger Fortson Death: Bodycam Video Shows Okaloosa County Deputy Shoot Florida Airman Times Now
Published on 9 May 2024 | 9:56 pm
'Tell the truth': Crump, family proclaim Airman's innocence in Okaloosa deputy shooting - WEAR
'Tell the truth': Crump, family proclaim Airman's innocence in Okaloosa deputy shooting WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 9:34 pm
Ben Crump refutes Okaloosa Sheriff's Office narrative in fatal shooting - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Ben Crump refutes Okaloosa Sheriff's Office narrative in fatal shooting The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 9 May 2024 | 9:26 pm
Airman shot in Florida: Video shows shooting by Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy - Pensacola News Journal
Airman shot in Florida: Video shows shooting by Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy Pensacola News Journal
Published on 9 May 2024 | 9:16 pm
Okaloosa Sheriff addresses fatal shooting of U.S. Airman, releases bodycam footage - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Sheriff addresses fatal shooting of U.S. Airman, releases bodycam footage Get The Coast
Published on 9 May 2024 | 8:51 pm
Class of 2024: Okaloosa County School District releases graduation schedule - WKRG News 5
Class of 2024: Okaloosa County School District releases graduation schedule WKRG News 5
Published on 9 May 2024 | 8:26 pm
WATCH: Okaloosa County Sherrif's Office Press Conference regarding officer involved fatal shooting - WJHG
WATCH: Okaloosa County Sherrif's Office Press Conference regarding officer involved fatal shooting WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:57 pm
WATCH: Bodycam video shows Okaloosa County deputy shoot, kill Air Force Airman - WEAR
WATCH: Bodycam video shows Okaloosa County deputy shoot, kill Air Force Airman WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:31 pm
Horrific moment Airman Roger Fortson is shot dead at his doorstep as Okaloosa County denies ‘cop went to w... - The US Sun
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:28 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office breaks silence on death of U.S. Air Force man - Yahoo! Voices
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office breaks silence on death of U.S. Air Force man Yahoo! Voices
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:26 pm
Family seeks transparency in fatal shooting of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy - Get The Coast
Family seeks transparency in fatal shooting of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy Get The Coast
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:21 pm
GRAPHIC: OCSO holds press conference on fatal OIS shooting involving US airman - Fox 10 News
GRAPHIC: OCSO holds press conference on fatal OIS shooting involving US airman Fox 10 News
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:06 pm
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County - Okaloosa County School District
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County Okaloosa County School District
Published on 9 May 2024 | 7:06 pm
Airman shot in Florida: Family, Ben Crump, calls for truth to come out - Pensacola News Journal
Airman shot in Florida: Family, Ben Crump, calls for truth to come out Pensacola News Journal
Published on 9 May 2024 | 6:54 pm
Okaloosa County School District - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District Okaloosa County School District
Published on 9 May 2024 | 6:25 pm
Okaloosa Sheriff disputes Crump's claims, says too early to tell if shooting was justified - WEAR
Okaloosa Sheriff disputes Crump's claims, says too early to tell if shooting was justified WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 5:49 pm
Attorneys for family of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman shot, killed by Okaloosa County deputy speak - WKRG News 5
Attorneys for family of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman shot, killed by Okaloosa County deputy speak WKRG News 5
Published on 9 May 2024 | 5:33 pm
WATCH: Okaloosa Sheriff speaks on Airman shooting, releases bodycam video - WEAR
WATCH: Okaloosa Sheriff speaks on Airman shooting, releases bodycam video WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 5:23 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff responds to active-duty airman killed by deputy - WJHG
Okaloosa County Sheriff responds to active-duty airman killed by deputy WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 5:23 pm
UPDATE: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office breaks silence on Airman Fortson’s shooting death - WKRG News 5
UPDATE: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office breaks silence on Airman Fortson’s shooting death WKRG News 5
Published on 9 May 2024 | 5:21 pm
'They killed a good guy': Attorney for family of Air Force man killed by Okaloosa deputies speak out - Yahoo! Voices
'They killed a good guy': Attorney for family of Air Force man killed by Okaloosa deputies speak out Yahoo! Voices
Published on 9 May 2024 | 4:59 pm
Attorney and family of Airman killed by Okaloosa Sheriff Deputy speaking out - WJHG
Attorney and family of Airman killed by Okaloosa Sheriff Deputy speaking out WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 3:18 pm
WATCH: Ben Crump press conference on deadly Okaloosa County officer-involved shooting - WEAR
WATCH: Ben Crump press conference on deadly Okaloosa County officer-involved shooting WEAR
Published on 9 May 2024 | 2:45 pm
Florida sheriff releases bodycam video of airman fatally shot in apartment, disputes family’s claim deputy went to wrong ... - CNN
Published on 9 May 2024 | 1:40 pm
Crump wants answers about US Airman Roger Fortson's police shooting - USA TODAY
Crump wants answers about US Airman Roger Fortson's police shooting USA TODAY
Published on 9 May 2024 | 1:10 pm
Florida deputy fatally shoots Black airman Roger Fortson - The Washington Post
Florida deputy fatally shoots Black airman Roger Fortson The Washington Post
Published on 9 May 2024 | 10:20 am
Okaloosa Deputy involved shooting victim's family sues - WJHG
Okaloosa Deputy involved shooting victim's family sues WJHG
Published on 9 May 2024 | 4:15 am
Deputies who shot US airman to death burst into wrong apartment, lawyer Ben Crump says - KEYE TV CBS Austin
Deputies who shot US airman to death burst into wrong apartment, lawyer Ben Crump says KEYE TV CBS Austin
Published on 9 May 2024 | 12:15 am
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says - The Associated Press
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says The Associated Press
Published on 8 May 2024 | 11:51 pm
Video shows Florida deputy announced himself before fatally shooting Black airman - Tampa Bay Times
Video shows Florida deputy announced himself before fatally shooting Black airman Tampa Bay Times
Published on 8 May 2024 | 11:30 pm
Roger Fortson: Okaloosa Cop At Wrong Apartment, Witness Says - NewsOne
Roger Fortson: Okaloosa Cop At Wrong Apartment, Witness Says NewsOne
Published on 8 May 2024 | 10:33 pm
Okaloosa Florida Cop Kills Black Air Force Officer Roger Fortson - NewsOne
Okaloosa Florida Cop Kills Black Air Force Officer Roger Fortson NewsOne
Published on 8 May 2024 | 9:39 pm
North Okaloosa Medical Center to undergo ER expansion - WEAR
North Okaloosa Medical Center to undergo ER expansion WEAR
Published on 8 May 2024 | 9:26 pm
Civil rights attorney raises questions in fatal Okaloosa County officer-involved shooting - WEAR
Civil rights attorney raises questions in fatal Okaloosa County officer-involved shooting WEAR
Published on 8 May 2024 | 9:13 pm
Family of U.S. Airman killed by Okaloosa deputy working with attorney - WJHG
Family of U.S. Airman killed by Okaloosa deputy working with attorney WJHG
Published on 8 May 2024 | 8:34 pm
LIVE: Attorney Ben Crump holds press conference in Okaloosa County - WJHG
LIVE: Attorney Ben Crump holds press conference in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 8 May 2024 | 7:19 pm
Okaloosa Commission OKs $3.7 million contract for multi-use path on Okaloosa Island - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa Commission OKs $3.7 million contract for multi-use path on Okaloosa Island The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 8 May 2024 | 5:01 pm
Overnight structure fire hits Okaloosa County businesses - WJHG
Overnight structure fire hits Okaloosa County businesses WJHG
Published on 8 May 2024 | 4:09 pm
Destin restaurant catches fire Wednesday morning - WKRG News 5
Destin restaurant catches fire Wednesday morning WKRG News 5
Published on 8 May 2024 | 3:17 pm
Florida airman shot by deputy. Wrong apartment? What to know - Pensacola News Journal
Florida airman shot by deputy. Wrong apartment? What to know Pensacola News Journal
Published on 8 May 2024 | 7:00 am
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force - ABC News
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force ABC News
Published on 7 May 2024 | 10:52 pm
19-year-old charged with beating child with belt in Okaloosa County - WEAR
19-year-old charged with beating child with belt in Okaloosa County WEAR
Published on 7 May 2024 | 4:14 pm
AC-130 crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy - Task & Purpose
AC-130 crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy Task & Purpose
Published on 6 May 2024 | 10:14 pm
3 vehicles, home shot in Okaloosa County - WKRG News 5
3 vehicles, home shot in Okaloosa County WKRG News 5
Published on 6 May 2024 | 4:46 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy involved in shooting that leaves one man dead - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy involved in shooting that leaves one man dead The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 4 May 2024 | 6:14 pm
Okaloosa man dead following officer-involved shooting - WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa man dead following officer-involved shooting WMBB - mypanhandle.com
Published on 4 May 2024 | 7:00 am
One person is dead after officer involved shooting in Okaloosa County - WJHG
One person is dead after officer involved shooting in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 4 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating a deputy involved fatal shooting - Fox 10 News
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating a deputy involved fatal shooting Fox 10 News
Published on 4 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Man shot by deputy dies: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office - WKRG News 5
Man shot by deputy dies: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office WKRG News 5
Published on 3 May 2024 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: 23-year-old man killed in officer-involved shooting in Okaloosa County - WEAR
UPDATE: 23-year-old man killed in officer-involved shooting in Okaloosa County WEAR
Published on 3 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County traffic crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured - WKRG News 5
Okaloosa County traffic crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured WKRG News 5
Published on 30 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa STEMM Academy - Valparaiso, FL - National Blue Ribbon School
Okaloosa STEMM Academy - Valparaiso, FL National Blue Ribbon School
Published on 25 April 2024 | 6:54 pm
Okaloosa County to hold two town halls addressing northern growth - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County to hold two town halls addressing northern growth The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 18 March 2024 | 7:00 am