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12 arrested in illegal trade of foxes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:39:50 GMT

Authorities have arrested 12 people in a statewide undercover investigation into the illegal purchasing and possession of live foxes and coyotes.

Big-screen TV's targeted in break-ins

Liz Nelson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:16:38 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of recent burglaries targeting big screen TV's and other electronic devices.

Grand Boulevard: Christmas on the Coast

Liz Nelson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:55 GMT

Christmas on the Coast begins in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, November 27 and is celebrated every weekend through Christmas as the Town Center is transformed for the holiday season.

Body discovered in Destin

Preston Martin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:59:43 GMT

FOX10 News has learned that a person who was wanted for questioning in a suspicious death has been found. Matthew Stuart Freeman was found hanged, with a suicide note near his body.

Airmen walk 800 miles to honor heroes

Christina Leavenworth — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:57:29 GMT

One combat control squadron walked the extra mile for fallen comrades, literally. They walked 800 miles to pay their final respects for 12 of our country's heroes.

Elderly couple attacked in front yard

Derica Williams — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:31:53 GMT

Instead of respecting the elderly, some lowdown crooks targeted them. It's a shocking story out of Florida. A couple was attacked in their own front yard. The victims are understandably very disturbed.

Eglin AFB to begin F-35 training

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:25:27 GMT

Eglin Air Force Base in the Panhandle will become the first military base to train pilots to fly the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Couple beaten, robbed at gunpoint

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:48:07 GMT

An elderly couple visiting the white beaches of Florida are beaten and robbed at gunpoint. The two were on their way for a morning walk, but didn't get far at all.

Charlie Morris reports to prison

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:24:42 GMT

The former head of Florida's Sheriffs' Association has begun a three-year federal prison sentence at a Forrest City, Ark., prison camp.

Conductor injured in orchestra fall

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:57:56 GMT

A Panhandle conductor is recovering after falling 14 feet into an orchestra pit on the opening night of an opera he had written.

Explosion may have been caused by cigar

Christina Leavenworth — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:10:22 GMT

An early morning explosion wipes a house off the map. Officials believe a man went to light a cigar in the kitchen, blowing the walls off the house.

Obama student address delayed

Christina Leavenworth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:09:18 GMT

Students in Northwest Florida won't be seeing President Obama's address on Tuesday. He is speaking to students about education. The Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Districts decided they won't air it.

Lock, Take, Hide campaign unveiled

Liz Nelson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:01:57 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is launching a new public awareness campaign called "Lock, Take, and Hide", to encourage residents and tourists alike to remember to lock your cars, take your keys, and hide your belongings.

Former sheriff sentenced to 6 years

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:00:44 GMT

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris has been sentenced to five years, 11 months in prison. He's also been ordered to pay more than $400,000 in restitution for his part in a bonus kickback scheme.

Santa Rosa County budget cuts

Mike Rockwood — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:02:17 GMT

Santa Rosa County's budget crunch could have a big affect on Public Safety. Sheriff Wendell Hall says he's being asked to cut five percent of his budget, which equals out to more than 30 deputies.

Fmr. sheriff facing more state charges

Christina Leavenworth — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:40:37 GMT

There is more information and more arrests in the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office bonus kickback scheme. Former sheriff Charlie Morris and his Chief Administrative Officer Teresa Adams have already pleaded guilty to federal charges. Now they and four others face brand new State charges.

Four more arrests in fraud case

Liz Nelson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:20:42 GMT

There's more arrests in the investigation into the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Sabra Thornton, James Yacks, Michael Coup and Sandra Norris have been arrested. They're no longer employees of the sheriff's office.

Swine flu hits Hurlburt Field in Fla.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:30:41 GMT

Swine flu has hit the Air Force's special operations command in northwest Florida. As many as 59 airmen at Hurlburt Field are suspected of having the virus, while another four have tested positive.

Coach accused of abuse surrenders

Randy Merrow — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:17:53 GMT

A high school basketball coach wanted for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl has surrendered to Niceville police.

Man sentenced for attack on deputies

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:09:35 GMT

A Panhandle man who injured three deputies during a violent rampage in December has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Niceville coach accused of sexual abuse

Christina Leavenworth — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:08:04 GMT

Niceville Police, along with the U.S. Marshals, are on a manhunt. They're looking for a high school basketball coach accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old.

Fallen Officer Memorial dedication

Linda Jones — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:30:44 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office will dedicate its new "Fallen Officer Memorial" Wednesday, July 22nd. The ceremony will take place on the one-year anniversary of Deputy Tony Forgione's death. Forgione was the first Okaloosa County deputy killed in the line of duty.

Officials find van in Fla. slaying

Chasity Byrd — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:06:35 GMT

Authorities say they have recovered the van believed to be linked to the murder of an Escambia County Florida couple. Byrd and Melanie Billings were killed during a home invasion. The Billings were parents of 16 children, twelve of them were adopted.

Man charged with robbing Credit Union

Catherine DuBose — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:47:07 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a man they say robbed a Fort Walton Beach Credit Union.

Fort Walton Beach shooting

Linda Jones — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:45:36 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place on Landview Drive in Fort Walton Beach around six o'clock Wednesday evening.

Deputies: man robs store with tire iron

Liz Nelson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:03:15 GMT

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for an armed pharmacy robber.

Okaloosa Co. SO makes more budget cuts

Liz Nelson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:39 GMT

Due to ongoing budget constraints, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office continues to take significant cost-cutting measures.

Escambia County Sheriff's K-9 escaped

Cherish Lombard — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:49:58 GMT

For the second time in a week a dog from the Escambia County Sheriffs Office has escaped from his handlers vehicle.

YMCA counselor charged with porn

Mike Rockwood — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:32:57 GMT

A former Escambia County YMCA counselor is facing felony charges. Pensacola police said he was asking teen girls for naked photos to make money.

Florida Lotto Numbers Down

Cherish Lombard — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:35:26 GMT

The jackpot for the Florida Lottery is a million dollars less than the normal rollover. Lotto officials said it's because sales are down.