Beach

OCSO: 13-year old tourist drowns in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin on Friday morning

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic drowning of a 13-year old tourist in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning. According to the OCSO, surfers had helped rescue several juveniles they spotted struggling in the water about 65 yards offshore, but one child could not be located. The OCSO, including the Marine […]

Jared Williams

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic drowning of a 13-year old tourist in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning.

Deputies were called to 3690 Scenic Highway 98 around 11:30 for a distressed swimmer.

According to the OCSO, surfers had helped rescue several juveniles they spotted struggling in the water about 65 yards offshore, but one child could not be located.

The OCSO, including the Marine Unit, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Beach Safety, EMS and Fire Departments searched for the missing swimmer. The Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife also assisted.

The teen was located deceased in the Gulf by the OCSO Marine Unit.

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Beach, Public Safety

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office details spring break enforcement plan

Public Safety, School

Okaloosa student faces felony charge after Pryor Middle School firecracker incident

Public Safety, School

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

Public Safety

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

Trina commented on Winn-Dixie on Beal Parkway to become ALDI in Fort Walton Beach, closes for renovations in Oct.

“I absolutely love Aldis. I also love Winn Dixie. However with the cost of groceries at the time, I tend to shop Aldi more often. Yes they do not have...”

Respond

Brian Apo commented on GALLERY: SS United States arrives in Mobile to begin artificial reef conversion

“It's true. They are destroying an American icon. Only a few will dive down to her grave, when thousands if not more, could enjoy her gracious and elegant beauty as...”

Mike C. commented on Okaloosa County to acquire SS United States for world’s largest artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach

“I was shipmates with the radar off the Big U on the American Astronaut.”

Bill Stegall commented on Okaloosa County to acquire SS United States for world’s largest artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach

“It's a boat people! Get OVER it!!!”

Tom commented on VIDEO: Orcas spotted in Gulf of Mexico by Destin charter boat

“Maybe Melon headed or Pilot Whakes”

“I am aware of the false killer whale, but I have to disagree, although its hard to tell by their appearance on this video, there are two things that differ...”

Jeanie Caughman commented on Okaloosa asks public to ‘stay off’ bridge-to-bridge path during construction

“I think they need to put up some kind of signs also for out tourist.”

Deanna commented on The road ahead: Inside the year-long transformation of SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef

“Response from Robert. Deanna? From Raleigh? Nice perspective! Thank you! I'm in the area where it will become the world's largest artificial reef. It will also benefit marine life, I...”

Lori M commented on Okaloosa County to acquire SS United States for world’s largest artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach

“Won’t the deterioration of the ship pollute the water?”

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”