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

As temperatures drop, Florida’s manatees face dangerous conditions with some developing cold stress, a potentially deadly ...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- "Bullying is something that happens over time. It’s repetitive, occurring again and again," Okaloosa ...

Going out to eat? See which Okaloosa County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

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 ...

Multiple Florida boaters over the last few years say they were mistakenly arrested after performing poorly on a series of ...

On social media alone, close to a million people saw WEAR News' story about a 13-year-old Okaloosa County girl who died by ...

Going out to eat? See which Okaloosa County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments Monday, naming Jack Schlechter of Niceville and Chris Miller of Daytona ...

Animals at the Emerald Coast Zoo are getting some delicious meals after a shoplifting incident, according to authorities.

Jimmy Patronis receives an overwhelming vote total in Okaloosa and Walton County during Tuesday night's GOP primary. He also won big districtwide.

“By working together with the Governor towards a shared goal, these proposals and appropriations ensure Florida continues to ...