Polk County sheriff deputies get overtime pay to curb jail staff shortage
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office faces jail staffing shortages. To help meet demand, deputies are asked to work extra hours ...
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Mobile County Sheriff’s Office ends free security for county parade routes
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office will no longer send deputies to patrol parade routes outside of the city’s jurisdiction.
What defines bullying? Okaloosa County superintendent clarifies 'bullying' vs 'harassment'
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- "Bullying is something that happens over time. It’s repetitive, occurring again and again," Okaloosa ...
Okaloosa County superintendent addresses concerns over teen girl's suicide from bullying
The Okaloosa County School Board met Monday night. Superintendent Marcus Chambers addressed many of the concerns raised in ...
DeSantis appoints Okaloosa County judge Jack Schlechter to First Judicial Circuit Court
Jack Schlechter of Niceville has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022, when he was appointed to that position by DeSantis.