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Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Public Safety

‘Averted a major crisis’: Sheriff details timeline of events, weapons cache found after fatal Crestview standoff

Public Safety

Armed man killed after firing on deputies serving warrants in Crestview, sheriff says

Public Safety

High-speed chase from Alabama ends with crash, PIT maneuver in Crestview

Public Safety

Deputies arrest Mary Esther man after alleged 120 mph chase in Destin

Public Safety

VIDEO: Okaloosa deputies rescue two snorkelers pulled out by strong current at Destin’s East Pass

Public Safety

Pensacola man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for Fort Walton Beach parking lot explosion

Public Safety

Okaloosa County’s Major Kevin Kirkpatrick graduates from FBI National Academy

Public Safety

Human remains found near Stillwell Boulevard in Crestview, sheriff’s office investigating

Public Safety

Okaloosa Sheriff warns ‘Crab Island Takeover’ promoters of criminal, financial liability

School

Kids Tag Art program celebrates Okaloosa County student winners in 13th year

Traffic

Downed power line closes lanes on Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin

Public Safety

Okaloosa deputy’s hunch leads to missing Crestview teen with autism

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