The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest Thursday morning of a fugitive from justice from Okaloosa County.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook that it all started when deputies in Central District responded to a shoplifting at the Publix on Eglin Parkway. A suspect allegedly ...

Jack Schlechter of Niceville has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022, when he was appointed to that position by DeSantis.

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County School Board met Monday night. Superintendent Marcus Chambers addressed many of the concerns raised in WEAR News' special reports on the death of ...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- "Bullying is something that happens over time. It’s repetitive, occurring again and again," Okaloosa County Superintendent Marcus Chambers said. "Whereas harassment is ...

Schlechter replaces Judge Gary Bergosh, who recently retired. Schlechter previously served as an Okaloosa County judge and assistant state attorney. NICEVILLE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed ...

Both were booked into the Okaloosa County Jail. Their first court appearances are scheduled for March 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension. Nicholson said the case ...

Recent incidents include inmate ... the jail. The jail is investigating how drugs are entering the facility, including potential involvement of staff. Two more men have died at the Shelby County ...

Recent incidents include inmate suicides and overdoses, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at the jail. The jail is investigating how drugs are entering the facility, including potential ...