Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Public Safety

1-year-old in critical condition after being pulled from swimming pool in Niceville

Traffic, Weather

PHOTOS: Heavy flooding on roadways throughout Fort Walton Beach following storms

Crime

Nurse ‘blitz-attacked’ by man with tire iron in Fort Walton Beach hospital parking lot

Public Safety

OCSO says yellow flags present at the time of tragic drowning of Ryan Mallett in Destin

Public Safety

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office implements next-gen 911 technology for faster emergency response

Public Safety

UPDATE: Former NFL and Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett identified as drowning victim in Destin

Public Safety

Fallen Hero Honored: Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office unveils Memorial for Corporal Ray Hamilton

Traffic

Destin residents call for bigger police presence and enforcement on Holiday Isle amid growing traffic concerns

Public Safety

Okaloosa Deputies rescue stranded boaters at Crab Island, vessels washed ashore during severe storm

Police Blotter

Crestview woman charged with grand theft and elderly exploitation

Police Blotter

Two suspects arrested in Niceville for stolen truck and credit card fraud

Crime

Fort Walton Beach teenager charged with school shooting threat

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