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FORT WALTON BEACH — A wreck on Eglin Parkway on Monday caused at least one serious injury and tied up traffic for hours. The crash happened about 9:55 a.m. at the intersection of Eglin Parkway and Highway Avenue near Mariner Plaza shopping center, according to a Fort Walton Beach Police Department news release. ...

On Monday, May 16, 2022, the City of Mary Esther’s Local Planning Agency unanimously approved a preliminary development order for a 206-unit apartment complex located on the back side of the Santa Rosa Mall. This is the proposed Phase 2 of the Renaissance Santa Rosa Apartment complex. Phase 1...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A crash in Fort Walton Beach Monday morning left one person in critical condition. It happened around 9:55 a.m. at the intersection of Eglin Pkwy NE and Highway Ave NE. Fort Walton Beach Police say two vehicles -- a white Cadillac SUV and a black...

Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on inflation concerns and accused Biden of violating his oath of office when it comes to border security, while delivering a $3.2 million grant to Okaloosa County for infrastructure.

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A Juneteenth music festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at the Fort Walton Beach Landing. Live DJ’s, performers, artists and speakers will showcase African-Amercian culture. Randall Richmond and Mike Eason are hosting the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for everyone in Okaloosa County to enjoy. The […]

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 22-year-old Niceville man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Okaloosa County Tuesday morning. It happened around 3:20 a.m. on State Road 293 south of Lakeshore Drive. FHP states the motorcycle crossed the median and overturned. The man was transported to a local...

DESTIN, Fla. (WRKG) — Harborwalk Village in Destin will be filled with family events for the weekend before Memorial Day on May 30, 2022. Live music will be played at the HarborWalk Village stage all weekend long. A lineup of Memorial Day Celebration has events for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Event Schedule: Saturday, May 28th […]

CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to appear in Crestview Wednesday morning. The governor’s office said he will appear with Dane Eagle, secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The press conference is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Central Time at Hub City Smokehouse & Grill. WKRG News 5 will […]

NICEVILLE — A 22-year-old man was taken to a hospital in critical condition early Tuesday morning after he was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on State Road 293. The crash happened about 3:20 a.m. south of Lakeshore Drive in Niceville, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday held a news conference in downtown Crestview, handing over a check for $3,217,188 to Okaloosa County to fund infrastructure improvements at the Shoal River Ranch Gigasite. During the event at Hub City Smokehouse & Grill, DeSantis said the funding...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - NCWV Airport Director Rick Rock unveiled positive news regarding the flight to Destin Tuesday to the Benedum Airport Authority, according to Connect Bridgeport. “You can now book flights to Destin through November,” Rock told the Authority, the airport’s governing body. “Last year it was a summer...

UPDATE (5/17 5:42 p.m.): The article has been updated to express accurate information. MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christian Demonte’ Seymore, 21, for a shooting outside Cash’s Sports Page Lounge on Miracle Strip Parkway. OCSO said the shooting happened in the parking lot early Monday morning. No one was […]

FORT WALTON BEACH — Thousands of people lined Eglin Parkway Monday evening to catch some pirate loot and help Capt. Billy Bowlegs and his merry band of pirates celebrate their takeover of the city. Another recent event: 'The full Star Wars experience': FWB residents celebrate 'May the 4th be with you' day More: Body builders face off in Panhandle Showdown ...

DESTIN — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of suspicious activity near a school bus stop Monday morning. Interpreters were working Monday to get all of the information from the victim, who does not speak English, according to the OCSO. The initial report indicated the 11-year-old girl was approached by a man about 8:15 a.m. near Beach and Sandalwood drives.

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Three people, including two teenagers, were injured in a crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 331 and Rock Hill Road in Walton County on Monday. A 17-year-old driver reportedly crossed into the path of another vehicle about 7:30 a.m. while traveling through the intersection, according to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol.

MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office found more than two dozen shell casings in the parking lot of a Mary Esther business after a shooting on May 16. The incident occurred just after midnight at Cash’s Sports Page Lounge, located off Miracle Strip Parkway near Fort Walton Beach High School. According […]

A new fire engine and ladder truck are rolling out in south Okaloosa County to replace two nearly decades-old trucks. The Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District and Fort Walton Beach Fire Department each received new trucks this month after a year's worth of manufacturing. Ocea City-Wright fundraiser:Ocean City-Wright firefighter spearheads...