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Truck hits cyclist pulling 4-year-old in tow-behind cart, killing child
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - Officials in Walton County, Florida, are investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old child. It happened on a major highway in Miramar Beach around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol states the accident involved a truck...
Santa Rosa Beach 4-year-old killed, man injured in crash involving tractor-trailer and cyclist: FHP
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A 4-year-old was killed, and a man was injured in a crash involving a cyclist on Tuesday in Walton County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers with the FHP responded to the crash on Tuesday at around 3:10 p.m. on State Road 30 (US 98) at County Road 2378 […]
Destin restaurant catches fire Wednesday morning
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A restaurant in Destin caught fire early Wednesday morning, causing lanes of Harbor Boulevard to be closed for an extended period, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. According to an OCSO Facebook post, multiple agencies were called to a fire at Blue Mahoe this morning. Because of the fire, […]
Attorney, family of Black airman fatally shot by Florida deputies want a transparent investigation
MIAMI (AP) — The family of a 23-year-old Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies at his off-base apartment in Florida last week will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference Thursday calling for transparency in the investigation. Crump said in a statement released Wednesday that Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a disturbance call at the apartment complex in Fort Walton Beach burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson when they saw he was armed with a gun. Fortson was home alone and on a Facetime call with a friend when deputies arrived at his door, Crump said. Fortson was based at the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field. According to Crump, the woman, whom the attorney didn’t identify, said Fortson heard a knock at the door. He asked who was there but didn’t get a response. A few minutes later, Fortson heard a louder knock but didn’t see anyone when he looked through the peephole, Crump said, citing the woman’s account.
15-year-old charged with attempted murder in Walton County shooting of 11-year-old
MOSSY HEAD — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Walton County on May 2. According to a news release, investigators with the Walton County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant Wednesday on West Violet Lane in Mossy Head in connection to the shooting of an 11-year-old.
Walton County among 10 most dangerous counties for auto crashes in law firm's study
Editors Note: This story has been updated to provide comment from the Walton County Sheriff's Office. WALTON COUNTY — According to a recent study by a Florida law firm, Walton County is the 10th most dangerous county for drivers in the country. Using data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the law...
Walton County kicks off National Safe Boating Week events
FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) — The waterways are getting crowded as the boating season makes its busy season debut. Walton County officials and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are putting a major emphasis on safety this year. Florida ranks number one in boating deaths and boating accidents, according to the National Safe Boating Council. Walton […]
Walton Middle School students compete in National History Day Competition
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Ten students from Walton Middle School in Albemarle County advanced to the National History Day competition. The competition allows students to present projects to expand their knowledge of important times in American history. “This competition is having students pick their topic in history, and proving that...
12th annual Destin Rotary Club Cajun Crawfish Bash is May 17
The Rotary Club of Destin will have its 12th annual Cajun Crawfish Bash charity fundraiser on May 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host Mezcal Mexican Grill. This fundraiser is designed to help eradicate hunger by supporting the Destin Rotary Club Scholarship Fund...
Okaloosa Commission OKs $3.7 million contract for multi-use path on Okaloosa Island
CRESTVIEW — A major step has been taken in developing a proposed multi-use path on Okaloosa Island. On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Commission unanimously approved a $3.7 million contract for C.W. Roberts to construct a 12-foot-wide, 4.724-mile path connecting Brooks Bridge to the Destin Marler Bridge. "This is my...
After 43 years, this retail mainstay in Destin is holding one last sale and then closing
After more than four decades of offering fashion in the area, Today’s Boutique is closing its doors, but not before having a farewell sale. Owners Kim and Jim Dettle, along with their daughter Kristin Dettle Humphrey, are gearing up for their largest sale in 43 years, starting May 10.
South Walton works through spring practice, numbers are strong
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Spring football practice is well under way for area teams. Over to South Walton coach Phil Tisa and his Seahawks are working through what is now week two of spring. The coach tells us he’s dealing with some 87 players in the program at this point, that’s the current grades ninth through eleventh, he expects a lot more incoming freshman to join the party come August. Of the 87 current players participating, Tisa believes 55 to 60 of those will be on the varsity level, so very good numbers for a team that is set to compete in the 2A class this fall.
Officer has chunk bitten out of head at drug-riddled Florida EDM festival
HOLMES COUNTY, FL. (WTVY) - An EDM festival in Ponce De Leon led to more than 50 drug arrests and an injured officer. Sol Fest, a music and arts festival held at Vortex Springs, saw open drug use, including a 17-year-old who was found unconscious from an overdose. Because multiple...
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