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

This story has been updated as News 5 has removed one of the suspect’s identities, and he is 17 years old. Per policy, News 5 ...

The Okaloosa County Courthouse in the early hours of Tuesday's snow event in Okaloosa County. Typically, local officials are more ready to face weather-related issues from tropical systems and ...

Okaloosa County Courts will operate under normal business hours starting Friday. Walton County Courts, on the other hand, will be closed. However, all Zoom proceedings will go on as planned.

The Okaloosa County School Board met Monday night. Superintendent Marcus Chambers addressed many of the concerns raised in ...

Court operations in Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties are closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the weather. Walton County courts will be open until noon on Tuesday, and will be closed ...

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

Eglin Beach Park is currently open only to military, and only for 100 days a year. Okaloosa County hopes to change that.

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Animals at the Emerald Coast Zoo are getting some delicious meals after a shoplifting incident, according to authorities. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ...

The 1st Judicial Circuit will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. Walton County Courts will be open until noon Tuesday, then closed for the afternoon and ...