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Ft. Walton Beach Police investigating homicide

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WALA) - Fort Walton Beach Police post on their Facebook page they are investigating a homicide Friday. Fort Walton Beach, FL – On November 6, 2026, at approximately 1:13 p.m., officers with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department responded to the parking lot of 126 McGriff St NE (Seaside Towing) in reference to a report of shots fired with an unresponsive individual on scene.

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 9h

WJHG-TV

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Fort Walton Beach Man sentenced to federal prison for fraud

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Fort Walton Beach man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Marcus Bernard Clark, 30, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulent possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices and aggravated identity theft.

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States . The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements. The foundation filed suit Nov. 3 and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Nov. 4 in the Northern District of Florida. Okaloosa County plans to tow the 990-foot ocean liner from Mobile , Alabama, on Nov. 9 and sink it Nov. 12 approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin and 29 miles from Pensacola. The plan is to sink the vessel to create the world's largest artificial reef . The ship's proximity to the USS Oriskany, another major artificial reef off Pensacola and currently the world’s largest, is intended to make Northwest Florida a leading destination for recreational divers. In a news release announcing its lawsuit to stop the sinking of the ship, the SS United States Preservation

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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Scammers pose as chief deputy to trick Okaloosa County residents, officials say

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 5, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam involving people impersonating sheriff’s office employees. According to an OCSO Facebook post, a resident told deputies they received a phone call from someone claiming to be OCSO […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

Independent Florida Alligator

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Florida man executed for 2004 Walton County murder, ties state record

The state of Florida executed 64-year-old Jesse Guardado at 6:13 p.m. Thursday by lethal injection. He was convicted of the 2004 murder of Jackie Malone, a 75-year-old community activist. His last words were “I would like once again to apologize for the pain and suffering I have caused to the...

Walton County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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Head-on collision leaves woman critically injured

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A head-on collision between two vehicles leaves one woman critically injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Wednesday morning, a car was heading north on County Road 3280 near Pine Flatwoods Drive. A truck heading south on that same road crossed into the lane of the car and collided with the front end of the vehicle.

Walton County, FL · 2d

Tallahassee Democrat

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After California bombshell, Florida could have biggest death row in US

Yesterday, Florida had the second-most death row inmates after California, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent push to execute prisoners who have been on death row for decades. However, hours before Florida is set to execute Jesse Guardado for the 2004 stabbing and beating death of 75-year-old community activist Jackie Malone in Walton County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 California death sentences to life without the possibility of parole . "After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish," Newsom wrote in an open letter to Californians. "I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us. "I know we cannot execute people in our imperfect legal system and remain true to our core values, first among them justice and human decency," he said. Newsom's term ends in January, but he is said to be considering a run for president in 2028. Newsom's move does not immediately commute all 529 men and 19 women in California. The California Supreme Court will have to decide whether to approve commutations for people

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getthecoast.com

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Indians beat Vikings 49-13 in “The Game,” turn attention to Class 4A playoffs

It’s known as “The Game,” the Panhandle’s greatest rivalry, and for the sixth year in a row and the 12th time in the past 13 years, it belongs to Choctaw. The Indians beat Fort Walton Beach 49-13, and Head Coach Frank Beasley moved to 6-0 all-time against the Vikings.

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 2d

Northwest Florida Daily News

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Six high school football teams make FHSAA playoffs; 1st-round matchups

Emerging from a regular season that spanned 12 weeks and weathered the storms of not only Hurricane Isaias but the first-year MaxPreps rankings algorithm were Baker, Choctaw, Destin, Freeport, South Walton and Walton, who learned their playoff paths in Friday's FHSAA playoff bracket reveal on YouTube. Choctaw and Walton earned hosting duties Friday, Nov. 13, in their respect region quarterfinal matchups. Meanwhile Baker, Destin, Freeport and South Walton will hit the road the same night in their respective region quarterfinal tilts. Here's the schedule and records, with analysis of the matchups coming soon. MS Okaloosa County title game: Meigs football completes perfect season HS Golf: South Walton girls win region title behind Lily Martin, Neely Kight Region 1-4A No. 1 Columbia (10-0) vs. No. 8 Clay (8-2) No. 4 Choctaw (7-2) vs. No. 5 Mosley (9-1) No. 2 St. Augustine (9-1) vs. No. 7 Lincoln (4-6) No. 3 Ed White (8-2) vs. No. 6 Rickards (5-5) Region 1-3A No. 8 Palatka (5-5) vs. No. 1 Godby (7-3) No. 5 Pine Forest (5-4) vs. No 4 Bishop Kenny (6-4) No. 2 Baker County (7-3) vs. No. 7 South Walton (7-3) No. 3 Wakulla (8-2) vs. No. 6 Bay (8-2) Region 1-2A

Destin, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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Eggs on the Beach returns to Miramar Beach for 12th annual Big Green Egg cooking competition

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla (WJHG/WECP) - Fire, flavor and friendly competition are back on the menu in Miramar Beach as the 12th annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition returns to the Emerald Coast. The event is set for Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Miramar Beach, FL · 2d

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Jenkins Engineering donates solar-powered charging station to Chester Pruitt Park in Fort Walton Beach

Jenkins Engineering Inc. has donated a solar-powered charging station to Chester Pruitt Park, giving visitors a place to charge their electronic devices, the City of Fort Walton Beach announced. The charging station, from Sun Charge Systems Inc., stands 9 feet tall and is topped with a solar panel that powers...

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 2d

Destin Log

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Destin takes step toward managing Holiday Isle land

The Destin City Council unanimously approved a proposed 50-year lease to manage a 3.9-acre state-owned parcel on Holiday Isle. The city must submit a management plan to the state for approval within 10 months of the lease's effective date. Proposed ideas for the property include extending a boardwalk, adding shade...

Destin, FL · 2d

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County grand parade Saturday in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla., Nov. 5, 2026—Okaloosa County continues to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade honoring veterans and patriots Saturday. The 250 Veterans & Patriots Grand Parade begins at 11 a.m. The parade will proceed on Main Street in the heart of downtown Crestview, marking...

Crestview, FL · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias must apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by Dec. 28

Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias have until Dec. 28, 2026 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce announced the federal-state program for the counties of Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington. The aid covers weeks of lost work beginning Oct. 11, 2026. Disaster […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 12h

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FWB park gets solar powered charging station

Jenkins Engineering donated a solar-powered charging station to Chester Pruitt Park in Fort Walton Beach. Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents moved into their new Freedom Tech Center headquarters, and the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber named Skip Alford its new President and CEO. Also, the makeup week football recap, six area open houses with fireplaces, this week’s Community Calendar, and today’s Jigsaw is “Charters of Freedom.”

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 1d

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Okaloosa elementary students compete in district’s first cross country championship

Elementary students from across Okaloosa County traded their classroom desks for running shoes this week as the Okaloosa County School District hosted its inaugural Intramural Cross Country Championship Meet. The two-day event brought together top fourth- and fifth-grade runners from schools in the district’s North, Central and South zones. Central...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

WJHG-TV

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Walton County shares update on Hurricane Isaias debris removal

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Debris removal crews are working throughout Walton County following Hurricane Isaias, but officials say the cleanup will take time and require multiple passes through neighborhoods. Walton County Emergency Management said some neighborhoods will be reached before others because of the amount of debris left by...

Walton County, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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Multi-agency resource center reopens in Walton County

Walton County residents and businesses recovering from Hurricane Isaias can once again get one-on-one help navigating disaster relief.

Walton County, FL · 1d

30a.news

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Celebrating All Veterans at Women Veterans Park

As many of you know, the County has been adding new pathways to Women Veterans Park. The newest statues and benches are being placed, and we also have a new feature on the plaza known as the Charters of Freedom. The latest additions to the park will be unveiled on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2026. There will be an inspirational program inside the Convention Center allowing the community to celebrate all veterans. Please plan to arrive by 8 a.m. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. before transitioning to the Service Plaza immediately following the indoor ceremony.

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

Northwest Florida Daily News

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Woman, 53, listed in critical condition after Nov. 4 vehicle crash

WALTON COUNTY − A 53-year-old woman was critically injured in a vehicle crash near County Road 3280 and Pine Flatwoods Drive. According to an FHP press release, here's what we know: When did the crash happen? Nov. 4 at approximately 8:01 a.m. Where did the crash happen? County Road 3280 and Pine Flatwoods Drive What vehicles were involved in the crash? An SUV and a pickup truck. Who was involved? The driver of the pickup truck was a 53-year-old man from Fountain, Florida. The driver of the SUV was a 53-year-old woman from Bruce, Florida. What happened in the crash? According to the FHP release, the pickup truck was traveling south on CR 3280, approaching Pine Flatwoods Drive. The SUV was traveling north on CR 3280 from Pine Flatwoods Drive. The pickup truck crossed over into the SUV's path. The front left of the pickup truck collided with the front left of SUV. The pickup truck came to final rest in the middle of CR 3280, facing northeast. The SUV came to final rest on the east shoulder of CR 3280, facing north. The SUV driver was transported to a local hospital by EMS and was listed in critical condition.

Walton County, FL · 2d

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