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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 […]
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...
Man wanted on multiple warrants allegedly tries to flee before K-9 units track him down
HOLT, Fla. (WALA) - A man wanted on multiple warrants now has new charges after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said he ran from deputies. Authorities said Joshua Douglas, 39, had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of controlled substance, and driving on a suspended license. The OCSO said Douglas from deputies into the woods near Summertime Drive in Holt.
Florida Animal Workers describe abuse: "Some of the worst we have ever seen"
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - More on those allegations of extreme animal cruelty out of Northwest Florida. Three Crestview women are free on bond -- all facing dozens of charges after investigators found dogs severely malnourished and other animals neglected. Again -- a warning -- some of the images are disturbing.
Honduran man charged with sexual battery on a 14-year-old
OKALOOSA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said a man in the country illegally was charged with sexual battery on a young girl. On Wednesday, Kevin Mauricio Escobar Munoz was arrested and booked into the Okaloosa County Jail. The arrest follows an investigation from the OCSO after the...
Emaciated dogs in horrific Crestview animal cruelty case on the long road to recovery
CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrested three Crestview women Friday for an animal cruelty case involving 41 animals. Officials called the conditions of the animals -- which were starved and found emaciated -- "some of the worst we have seen." "They were hours away from passing away...
Honduran man charged with sexual battery on 14-year-old girl in Fort Walton Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — A Honduran man in the country illegally has been charged with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Following an investigation, 20-year-old Kevin Mauricio Escobar Munoz was arrested and booked into the Okaloosa County Jail. The victim reported...
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