Area arrests for the week of Dec. 23-29.
okaloosa county
Area under winter weather advisory
Holt and the surrounding area could see up to 1 inch of snow according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.
Freeze warning in effect tonight
A freeze warning is in effect for tonight through Saturday morning.
Police program helps finically strapped families during holidays
The Crestview Police Department is running its Cops for Kids toy program again this holiday season. North Okaloosa County residents in need are eligible to apply for the program.
Throwback Thursday: Dateline Holt
Holt is excited about the prospects of completing the Old Spanish Trail in 1916.
Crestview pastor foils car theft
Presumably while in jail, the suspect will have the opportunity to reflect on a newly learned commandment. Thou shall not steal a vehicle from a preacher who’s a former sheriff’s deputy.
UPDATE, 11:30 a.m: Nate shifts east again
Holt and the surrounding areas are now in the National Hurricane Center's three-day cone of predicitability.
NHC: Irma finally turning [updated with 8 a.m. map]
Hurricane Irma has begun its turn toward the north-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center.
8 pm updated watches and warnings
Okaloosa county is still under a wind advisory; Walton county is now under a tropical storm warning.
Updated maps and advisories
Updated maps include: hurricane cone, wind advisory, Hurricane Jose, new system in the Atlantic.
