The judge accepted a plea bargain negotiated with federal prosecutors. He will be eligible for parole after serving 15 years. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to take over the ...

One by one community members in Okaloosa County and members of law enforcement shared their experiences with these incidents and how they’ve been impacted.

Bill Dozier closed out 20 years as Bay County Commissioner on Monday. Since 2004, he’s represented District Three which ...

The Okaloosa County School District and sheriff’s office are teaming up in an attempt to help students who need support ...

Okaloosa County emergency officials are monitoring a cold front that could bring heavy rain and localized flooding on Tuesday ...

Jackson County sheriff’s deputies and FDLE crime scene technicians are still collecting evidence in a weekend murder investigation. A judge ordered ...

One by one community members in Okaloosa County and members of law enforcement shared their experiences with these incidents and how they’ve been impacted.

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Okaloosa County School District and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are collaborating for this year’s Angel Tree Program. Last year, the program gave 300 ...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man was arrested in Okaloosa for multiple drug charges after a search warrant was executed on November 8. With the assistance of the Special Response Team, ...

Fort Walton Beach High School students held a straw poll, mirroring Election Day, uncovering insights into youth political ...

As recently as 2021, 12.3% of children in Okaloosa County were faced with food insecurity. Shana Lawson is hoping to change ...

Officials warn of potential flooding in southern areas with 3-5 inches of widespread rain expected. Coastal concerns include high surf and dangerous rip currents through Wednesday.