Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

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Okaloosa Deputy reflects on reporting to Ground Zero as a former-NYPD Officer on 9/11

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Two New Yorkers arrested in Destin in suspected nationwide fraud scheme

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40-year-old father drowns in rip current at Destin’s James Lee Park, son rescued

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Body found floating near boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

Public Safety

Missing Baker woman sought by Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office

Public Safety

‘Saving futures’: Drug overdose support program expanded across Okaloosa County

Public Safety

Fort Walton Beach teen charged in fentanyl-related death of 16-year-old

Public Safety

Charges dismissed against former Okaloosa Deputy after motorcycle video evidence surfaces

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Two Crestview women arrested after meth lab reportedly found in vehicle

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4 arrested after Okaloosa Drug Task Force serves warrant at Destin home

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Quick action saves 11-month-old found unresponsive, face down in Destin waters

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Illegal immigrant charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Fort Walton Beach

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