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Walton County, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office are tackling drugs this spring break season. Bureau Chief Uniform Patrol Robert Gray says during spring the number of drugs being brought into the area increases. “Narcotics, marijuana, to cocaine, to meth and multiple other things... we’re...

A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation leads to the arrest of a pair out...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Freeport man is facing charges for allegedly running through a red light and hitting another car while drunk Tuesday morning. 44-year-old Russel Anthony Ellis is charged with driving under the influence and causing serious bodily injury to another. According to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office...

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- The Walton County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a man seen on camera allegedly taking photos from under a minor's dress. The sheriff's office says the suspect tried to take the photos while a minor who was shopping in Miramar Beach. The suspect...

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - There are many rural areas in the panhandle, and finding essential services that suit your needs in those areas can be difficult. That’s why two nurses teamed up to bring more healthcare services to Walton County. Chassity Wilson, a family nurse practitioner, and Amy Russell, an advanced practice nurse practitioner, came together, along with their husbands who are both veterans, to open Freeport Primary & Immediate Care.

There was a lot of fierce competition taking place at Tommy Oliver Stadium on Wednesday (3/22). NC7's Talor Maree was there and told us all about the action. Getting paid to attend high school might be unheard of. But that's what's happening in Washington County. NC7's Allison Baker explains how it all works.

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Okaloosa County deputies need assistance searching for a 31-year-old woman, who has seen missing since early Tuesday morning. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for 31-year-old Jessica Musselwhite after she left a residence in Mary Esther at around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Musselwhite...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Okaloosa and Walton County Sheriff's Offices are cracking down on underage drinking this spring break. As of Wednesday, Okaloosa County deputies say that since the start of spring break three weeks ago, they've issued 241 notices to appear for underage possession of alcohol. Meanwhile, the Walton...

Two large residential projects garnered final approval at the March 13 Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, and one such project will advance to a second hearing. A salvage company’s request for a rezoning at the meeting was not successful. The decisions took place at the BCC...

Getting paid to attend high school might be unheard of. But that's what's happening in Washington County. NC7's Allison Baker explains how it all works. The film industry is booming in Bay County as more people discover Panama City Beach. Adopt a Pet Today at the Lynn Haven Animal Shelter.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say they found illegal substances and a gun in his car. On Monday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a black Tesla SUV on 30A after they observed the vehicle going over 65-mph in a 25-mph zone.

The price comparisons could be closer than you think. When considering relocating to a new city or town, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of living. This includes the cost of housing, groceries, energy, and other necessities. In this article, we'll compare the cost of living in Key West, Destin, and Santa Rosa Beach, with a focus on home prices, grocery costs, energy pricing, and rent versus purchase costs for 3-bedroom homes.

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A recent preliminary study shows 189 people are homeless in Okaloosa County in 2023. There are 259 reported in Okaloosa and Walton Counties combined. The Homelessness and Housing Alliance said the study was conducted on a cold Winter day and does not accurately describe the growing issue of homelessness […]

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Washington County School Board officials have approved the use of a federal grant for their Saturday School program. A school board member said the program is for 11th and 12th graders, at Vernon and Chipley High School students who are at risk of not graduating.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said a traffic stop for an alleged seatbelt violation has led to the arrest of two people from Miami on drug charges. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), on Sunday morning, a WCSO deputy conducting traffic enforcement...

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – More than a half-pound of marijuana and a stolen handgun were reportedly found in a vehicle during a traffic stop in South Walton, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has reported. According to the WCSO, early Monday, a WCSO deputy pulled over a black...

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One Freeport home was left heavily damaged after a fire broke out Saturday night, according to Walton County Fire Rescue officials. Authorities report they got a 911 call about the fire on Grove Lane at 11:04 p.m. Saturday. Walton County Fire Rescue crews said in a press release that they arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the back corner of the multi-story home.

Everything you need to know about taking care of your cat. Chapter Chat with the author of 'The Little Wartime Library'. Discussing inspiration and more with the book's author during Chapter Chat. BCSO Scam Warning. Updated: 9 hours ago. BCSO Scam Warning. Walton Spring Break Drugs. Updated: 9 hours ago.

A known drug dealer who was arrested last week in connection to the disappearance and death of a Walton County father in Baton Rouge has been formally charged for being involved in the case, police said. Nathan Millard vanished last month on a business trip to Baton Rouge. His body...

Thanks to a new DNA search, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on sexual battery charges − 24 years after a woman reported being raped. Charles Louis Craig, 60, was arrested in California and has been extradited to Florida. The story unfolded only after several twists and turns, and even now, investigators are not releasing many of the details.