December is the deadliest monty to date for COVID-19, higher than April just before the statewide shutdown.
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Armed burglar caught in the act
A burglar, spotted on home security video, was captured in the act Dec. 24.
Throwback Thursday: Dear Santa
Read Dear Santa letters from the early 1900s.
Chance for severe storms tonight, tomorrow
Severe storms with possible tornadoes are forecast for tonight into tomorrow morning.
5 arrested for soliciting sex with underaged girl
Operation Home Alone, a joint law enforcement undercover sting operation, nabbed five men for soliciting an underage girl for sex in December.
Man sets truck ablaze to give law enforcement ‘something to do’
A Crestview man set his truck on fire Dec. 18 to give himself an early Christmas present.
Holt-related arrests
Arrests, bookings and/or charges for the week of Dec. 5-11.
Incident results in aggravated assault charges
A Holt woman is being held on aggravated assault charges after an altercation Dec. 8.
Virus numbers continue to climb
Okaloosa County's virus number continue to climb above 11,000.
Meter donation will upgrade water system
Holt Water Works received a large equipment donation from Santa Rosa Beach that will upgrade Holt's meter reading capabilities.