CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police seek Ervin J. Thomas, 28, the suspect of a shooting incident that took place late Monday night on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Authorities looking for DUI violations this holiday season
CRESTVIEW — This holiday season, lawmen plan to ensure Okaloosa County roads are safe from drivers under the influence. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol and Crestview …
Officials investigate rollover crash
Officials with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a Thursday morning crash on Farmer Street and Stillwell Boulevard.
Body of missing woman found; no foul play suspected
HURLBURT FIELD — A major assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing was found dead on Eglin’s reservation at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Man borrows grass seed, generator, weed whacker
A man with an apparent penchant for yard work told lawmen he intended to return a shopping list of items he "borrowed" from an Okaloosa County Road Department facility, including grass seed and a pip…
Crestview police officer arrested for credit card fraud
CRESTVIEW — A police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with credit card fraud.
TDC wants Houchins at helm one more year despite rules
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council wants to keep Chairwoman Kathy Houchins at the helm for one more year.
Deputies look for missing adult
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Melissa Ann Birtzer, a 42-year-old woman who was last seen at her home Nov. 17.
CPD on road to accreditation
CRESTVIEW — What he calls his “observation and evaluation phase” almost complete, Police Chief Tony Taylor, who took office in October, is preparing to implement procedural and structural changes he …
Laurel Hill council urges retailers to discontinue flavored tobacco sales
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that urges local retailers to cease flavored tobacco sales following two students’ presentation on the issue.