Kari Barlow
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Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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Possible electrocution victim remembered as 'maintenance angel'
A man who was found unresponsive Wednesday in the kitchen of the Breakfast Table restaurant has been identified as 71-year-old Roger Jourdan, according to the Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Biker enthusiasts turn out for Emerald Coast Earthquake (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Lorraine May doesn’t mind that the Emerald Coast Earthquake is a little bit smaller than other biker bashes. “We like → Read More
Investigation into fatal Okaloosa Island shooting 'ongoing'
More than a month after Dustin Jones was killed in a shooting on Okaloosa Island, his death and the events leading up to it remain a mystery to his family. → Read More
FWB to be 'Welcome Home' and 'Happiest' city
It’s official. Fort Walton Beach has a new slogan — or two. The City Council has unanimously approved “The Welcome Home City” and → Read More
Crestview man builds custom rifle for Donald Trump
A couple of months ago Andrew Rencich decided to express his growing support for Donald Trump, so he turned to what he knows best — firearms. Rencich, the founder and CEO of AA Tactical Inc., a gun manufacturer in Crestview, built and customized an AR-15 modern sporting rifle in the colors of the American flag as a tribute to Trump. → Read More
Weather experts say to expect a wet spring to go with our wet winter
The Emerald Coast saw a rainy winter, and spring is on track to be just as wet, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile. “Pretty much → Read More
Airline puts route to Destin-Fort Walton Beach on hold
Two months after GLO announced it would offer a direct flight from New Orleans to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the airline is putting the route on → Read More
Shelter taking shape at old water plant (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Construction is underway at One Hopeful Place, and the project’s first shelter is expected to be ready for guests by late → Read More
Vote is unanimous: Garbage pickup proposal 'not quite ready for prime time'
Okaloosa County will delay its plan to accept new bids for residential solid waste collection by at least six months. County Commissioners said they were → Read More
Longtime wildlife refuge director resigns
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge will head into the busy spring season under new leadership. Amanda Wilkerson, who has headed the organization since 2005, → Read More
One day a week garbage pickup? County is thinking about it
A plan that could reduce residential garbage pickup in unincorporated Okaloosa County to one day a week is drawing complaints from some local homeowners. → Read More
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Yeager proud to be ‘Mr. Pancake’
Note to readers: This series recognizes people who make a difference in their communities. To nominate someone, call Kari Barlow at 315-4438 or email → Read More
Funeral scheduled for boat crash victim
DESTIN — AJ’s Water Adventures will close Tuesday to mourn the passing of popular deckhand Avery Hatchett. Hatchett, who was 22, died March 18 → Read More
Airline launches service between Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Arkansas
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport now has a bit of a GLO. The New Orleans-based airline carrier on Friday celebrated its inaugural flight from Destin-Fort → Read More
Duo plans to open new bar in old location
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two local businessmen are on a mission to revive the old Staff’s building as a lounge and tapas bar called The Spot. Eric → Read More
New details emerge in Okaloosa Island shooting
The off-duty Escambia County Sheriff's Deputy involved in a shooting Wednesday on Okaloosa Island was injured while firing a weapon, according to an → Read More
UPDATE: 1 dead, 2 injured in Okaloosa Island shooting (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
OKALOOSA ISLAND — One person is dead and two are injured following a Wednesday morning shooting in the parking lot of a condominium on → Read More
Interim NWFSC president says her finalist spot was ‘the will of the board’
Interim President Sasha Jarrell is speaking out amid concerns over her last-minute addition as a finalist for the top post at Northwest Florida State → Read More
Investigation continues into fatal boating accident
DESTIN — Searchers continue to comb the beach and the water for 22-year-old Anna Sorokina, who disappeared in the East Pass when the boat she was → Read More
Concert riders: 'Buy Me a Boat' singer also wants bourbon, spring water, among other items
Chris Janson might sing about his blue-collar roots, but the rising country star expects four-star accommodations when he hits town for a May 12 concert. → Read More