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Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services receives Gold status for 10th straight year
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety Emergency Medical Services Division received the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement by the American Heart Association for the 10th consecutive year. According to a news release from the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, the division was awarded Gold status for excellence in […]
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 […]
Coming around: $16.6 million expansion of baggage area at Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport
SHALIMAR — Much-needed changes are coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Commission approved a $16.6 million expansion to the baggage claim area. Here is what you need to know: ...
Marler Park on Okaloosa Island is set for a $1.3M facelift
SHALIMAR — The Marler Park playground on Okaloosa Island is set for a facelift. On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Commission approved more than $1.3 million in county funds to improve the park with new equipment and signage. Here is what we know:. Why is it needed?. During her remarks...
Okaloosa County breaks ground on new Agriculture Extension Office in Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County officials and community leaders gathered Wednesday morning to break ground on a new Agriculture Extension Office, marking the next step in replacing a storm-damaged building and expanding agricultural education services in the area. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 7:30 a.m. near Miss Ruth’s Farmers Market at the...
County invests $1.3 million for Marler Park playground upgrades on Okaloosa Island
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.3 million for new playground equipment and signage at Marler Park on Okaloosa Island. The board authorized $1,237,213.08 for playground structures and $73,769.65 for new playground signage, to be purchased from GameTime. Charlotte Dunworth from the Tourist Development...
'Worst we have ever seen': 3 Crestview women arrested, 41 animals seized in cruelty case
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Three Crestview women were arrested last Friday after Okaloosa County deputies and Panhandle Animal Welfare Society rescued dozens of neglected animals from a home last month. These woman are each charged with 14 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 14 counts of animal cruelty:. 44-year old...
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 […]
Okaloosa County approves underwater livestream camera for Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Commission has approved a memorandum of understanding between the county and Pier Resort and Development for an underwater livestream camera to be installed on the pier. Here is what you need to know: ...
When does school start in Okaloosa County, Florida?
OKALOOSA COUNTY — Summer is almost over, and students and parents are now turning their attention to the upcoming school year. Below is everything Okaloosa County residents need to know. When does school start in Okaloosa County? ...
Animals recovering from severe abuse case
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Three women are facing more than a dozen charges of animal cruelty after more than 40 animals were rescued from their Crestview home, but their arrests were not immediate. June 20th, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies and staff with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) were...
Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast. The board voted to support a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okaloosa County...
Deputies: Illegal immigrant sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl in Fort Walton Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A 20-year-old illegal immigrant is charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Fort Walton Beach. Honduran man Kevin Mauricio Escobar-Munoz was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual battery and burglary. He also has a hold for immigration. The alleged incident happened on April 21...
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