Search
Close this search box.
Subscribe

Body found floating near boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deceased man was discovered floating in the water behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Sunday, August 25. Authorities are currently working to confirm the identity of the man. An autopsy is scheduled to take place at the Medical Examiner’s Office, which is expected to provide […]

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a deceased man was discovered floating in the water behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Sunday, August 25.

Authorities are currently working to confirm the identity of the man. An autopsy is scheduled to take place at the Medical Examiner’s Office, which is expected to provide more information about the incident.

  • The sheriff’s office stated that additional details will be released to the public at the appropriate time as the investigation progresses.

No further information is available at this time.

One Response

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Okaloosa student faces felony charge after Pryor Middle School firecracker incident

Deputies: Student claims to have gun, sets off firecracker at Pryor Middle School

Okaloosa law enforcement collaboration results in meth, fentanyl seizure in Fort Walton Beach

VIDEO: Man arrested after allegedly throwing explosive device near Fort Walton Beach restaurant

Bell

Join Our Newsletter

Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning. Best of all, it’s free!

Subscribe for free!
Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Linkedin
© 2025, Get The Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved
Free Newsletter Signup
Search
CloseMenu

Community Comments

Nicole commented on VIDEO: Local auto shop surprises Niceville JROTC cadet with life-changing car donation
“Wow....wow....wow! I love everything about this. A hardworking and deserving family being blessed by another local hardworking family. THIS is what life is about people!! STOP THE HATE”
Respond
CC commented on GALLERY: SS United States arrives in Mobile to begin artificial reef conversion
“I wonder if Destin ordered it or made a bid ? This is very smart to prevent oil drilling in the Gulf ( why that orange guy changed the name...”
Respond
Joseph Hancock commented on GALLERY: SS United States arrives in Mobile to begin artificial reef conversion
“What a sad end for America's Flagship. They make it sound great but they just throwing her away into the gulf to make money for a few when she should...”
Respond
Rae Ann White commented on Fort Walton Beach High School named ‘Best Student Section’ in Florida
“My grandson just graduated from there last year. Best kids around. He was a little shy joined leadership and just blossomed from there. He loved the pep rally's. He is...”
Respond
Robert commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef
“Deanna? From Raleigh? Nice perspective!”
Respond
Mikey Mmm commented on Fort Walton Beach, Choctaw compete for ‘best student section’ in Florida
“UPDATE: SARAH MANGUM, COACH McMILLIN, AND FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH FOR THE WIN!!!”
Respond
Matt Jacob commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef
“It's been 30 years and it's been gutted and rotted. No one can afford the bill to keep it afloat. It's over. At least now it can be a boon...”
Respond
Deanna commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef
“Destin, Florida.”
Respond
Deanna commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef
“All great things come to an end, at least it's not been melted down and gone forever. It'll be in water shallow enough to dive to and I'm sure they'll...”
Respond
Philip Michael commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef
“Isn’t it being paid for by Tourists Tax aka bed tax money? Not the residents property and other tax? Because that’s is how Alex Fogg explained it…”
Respond

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER

Get the weekday email that actually makes reading local news enjoyable again.
Subscribe for free!