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Man with active warrants tracked down by K-9s, arrested in Okaloosa County, officials say
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man with active warrants faces additional charges after he ran from deputies, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. Deputies say they arrested Joshua Douglas, who had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting without violence, and driving on a suspended license, after […]
3 Florida women accused of numerous aggravated animal cruelty charges
CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — Three Crestview women are facing charges after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society rescued dozens of animals from a home on Florida Avenue last month. According to an OCSO Facebook post, 44-year-old Jarah Lee, 46-year-old Bonnie Sue Hahn and 20-year-old Eveland Colbert are each charged with […]
Final reports in for fires at Tailfins, Blue Mahoe and Mikato restaurants in Destin
Reports are in, and the cases are closed concerning the structure fires at Tailfins Waterfront Grill on April 27 and the Blue Mahoe and Mikato restaurants on May 8, all located on Harbor Boulevard in Destin. The state Division of Investigative and Forensic Services has ruled that both fires were...
Boy, 2, severely burned after pot of boiling food falls on him, family says
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - A Florida family is asking for prayers as their 2-year-old recovers from third-degree burns. Rivers Hunter is recovering after he suffered third-degree burns on 30% of his body. His mother, Paige Hunter, says a pot of boiling food fell on the 2-year-old while she was cooking June 26, WJHG reports.
Okaloosa deputy fired after arrest on alleged racing, evidence tampering charges
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested and subsequently fired after being charged with reckless driving, racing and tampering with evidence while operating a motorcycle, officials said on Friday, July 12. The Fort Walton Beach Police Department arrested Dylan Gentry, 25, shortly after midnight, according to the report....
Dramatic, life-saving rescue in Destin after a boat with five aboard capsized in the Gulf
It was a matter of teamwork as members of the Destin Fire Control District were able to aid in the rescue of five people from an overturned boat just outside the pass in Destin. On July 5, five members of the Destin Fire Control District responded and plucked three from...
Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
Family forced to flee Airbnb fire using balcony says no alarms went off
DESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - A Florida vacation turned into a nightmare for a family staying at an Airbnb when the rental property caught fire. Lacey and Rodney Schoenfeld were awoken early Tuesday morning by the sound of exploding glass. They thought the house they rented for their vacation was being broken into, but instead, it was a fire, WJHG reports.
Mountain Brook displays purple bows to show support for Lulu Gribbin, teen injured in Florida shark attack
Last month, we provided an update on two teenage girls from Mountain Brook were injured in a shark attack at Fort Walton Beach in Florida on June 7. Now, Mountain Brook businesses and others beyond the community are displaying purple bows for Lulu Gribbin, one of the teens who is still recovering from the attack.
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