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‘I never thought I’d lose a daughter’: Northwest Florida family speaks out after fentanyl tragedy
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County has grappled with a devastating increase in fentanyl-related incidents. One family faced heartache when their daughter died from a fentanyl overdose. They shared their story, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and education about the dangers of fentanyl. 16-year-old Marissah Wallace was described as a vibrant and […]
More details on student, 10, accused of making online school threat
PANAMA CITY — More information has emerged about the 10-year-old student who was arrested Monday and accused of making “disturbing” threats. According to a press release from the Panama City Police Department, on Sept. 30 the agency received information about a potential online threat of school violence from a parent of a student at Lucille Moore Elementary. The threat, made via the social media platform Snapchat, warned that "the whole school will be shot," and warned...
Fort Walton Beach police: Vehicle break-ins increasing
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — The Fort Walton Beach Police Department recently took to social media to share its concern with the increasing number of car break-ins. Fort Walton Beach is one of the two locations of concern for the police department. Thieves check parking lots for unlocked cars, stealing any belongings of value […]