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Atlanta Airman Mourned After Fatal Shooting by Florida Deputy
Hundreds of mourners, including a contingent of Air Force members donned in dress blues, filled New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest on Friday to honor the life of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The Atlanta native was fatally shot by a deputy sheriff in his Florida residence, triggering an outpouring of grief and demands for accountability. The open-casket service revealed Fortson in his Air Force attire with an American flag adorning his coffin as friends, family, and fellow servicemembers paid their respects.
Frustration grows in Okaloosa County following two questionable officer involved shootings
Okaloosa County community activist Debra Riley has had enough of aggressive and what she sees as racially biased policing in the place she calls home. "I'm so tired of being tired of this," said the one-time Fort Walton Beach City Council candidate. "I can tell you the community is very frustrated. They feel it."
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY 5-19-24
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit our You Tube channel Navarre Newspaper. You will find the weather and information videos about the emerald coast of Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola areas.This report is updated during the day. This is our...
Superintendent Marcus Chambers sheds light on school closure, delay process due to weather
During an Okaloosa County School Board workshop meeting on Monday, Superintendent Marcus Chambers addressed the district’s decision-making process regarding school cancellations, delays, and early releases due to severe weather. Last Friday, the district delayed start times by three hours in anticipation of severe weather, with North End schools ultimately...
Tornado watch issued for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties until 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties until 10 p.m. tonight. Storms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity of the next several hours, according to Escambia Emergency Management. Damaging winds appear probable, with a brief tornado or two possible.
HILLIARD ALVIN SMITH III
Hilliard Alvin Smith III, 69, a native of Patterson, Louisiana, and a resident of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, died at 1:26 a.m. May 6, 2024 at HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday until the funeral services at Davis Watkins Funeral...
The 68th Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival begins in Fort Walton Beach. Here's what to know
For 67 years, Captain Billy Bowlegs and his krewe have descended upon Fort Walton Beach for a weekend filled with debauchery, revelry and good times with the residents of Fort Walton Beach. This weekend, for the 68th time, Captain Billy, his pirate queen and his merry band of miscreants look...
Another rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle spotted nesting on Destin-Fort Walton beaches
In a win for local wildlife conservation, a second Kemp’s ridley sea turtle has nested on the beaches of Destin-Fort Walton Beach this season. The rare and endangered species was spotted by beachgoers on Tuesday morning. According to Jessica Valek, Okaloosa Coastal Resources Coordinator, the turtle was reported around...
Arrrgh, the noise: Billy Bowlegs is coming to Fort Walton Beach, with cannons a-blazing
FORT WALTON BEACH — Officials from Fort Walton Beach are warning the public that loud noises will be heard along Santa Rosa Sound this weekend. But don't be alarmed. It's all part of Billy Bowlegs' arrival at Fort Walton Beach. On Friday, a mock sea battle, including simulated gunfire...
“Think before you dive”: HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital raises awareness of shallow diving dangers with new signage
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital has launched a new beach safety and injury prevention campaign in collaboration with their trauma department to raise awareness about the dangers of shallow diving in the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area. As part of the initiative, new “Think before you dive” signs have been added...
Drive-Thru Food Giveaway happening May 18 at Northwest Florida Fairgrounds
Destin Harvest, Feeding the Gulf Coast, and the Northwest Florida Fair Association are collaborating to host a food giveaway event on Saturday, May 18th at the NWFL Fairgrounds. The event aims to provide free food to those in need within the community. Feeding the Gulf Coast will be delivering a...
Slain food truck icon Michael Ledford's vision becomes reality. Post 20 Sushi opens soon
NICEVILLE — Three months after the death of local food truck owner Michael Ledford, his family and business partner Justin Trotter will open Ledford's long-sought brick-and-mortar restaurant, Post 20, on Tuesday, May 21. According to a news release, Ledford had always envisioned a place where friends and families could...
American Legion will lead a Memorial Day ceremony at Destin Memorial Cemetery on May 27
The public is invited to attend a Memorial Day ceremony presented by the Davis-Sikes Post 296 American Legion at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The ceremony will be at the Destin Memorial Cemetery, at 111 Stahlman Ave., behind the Destin Community Center. There will be music by Amanda McArdle....
Step One Subaru Fort Walton Beach donates $26,000 to local dog rescue
Step One Subaru Fort Walton Beach has donated $26,676 to Save Underdogs as part of Subaru of America’s annual Share the Love Event, the dealership announced Monday. The Share the Love Event is a charitable initiative by Subaru of America where $250 from every new Subaru purchased or leased is donated to a choice of charitable partners.
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