Collin Bestor
Reporter at Northwest Florida Daily News
Reporter for the Northwest Florida Daily News. Opinions are my own.
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nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor
The mother of Roger Fortson, an Air Force airman fatally shot by a deputy in 2024, filed a federal lawsuit against the Okaloosa County Sheriff, the deputy, and the apartment complex. The lawsuit alleges the shooting stemmed from a false domestic disturbance report by an apartment leasing agent, leading to the deputy fatally shooting Fortson within seconds of him opening his door.
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nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor
A traffic stop in Walton County led to the discovery of two pipe bombs and illegal drugs. The driver, Benjamin Adam Roach, 37, is accused of initially providing false information to deputies. The Bay County Bomb Squad confirmed the devices were functional pipe bombs and safely disarmed them. Roach faces multiple felony charges, including making and possessing explosives, drug possession, and tampering with evidence.
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nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor
Avelo Airlines has relaunched its nonstop, twice-weekly service between Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). This route marks the sole direct flight option linking Florida's Emerald Coast and Connecticut. Avelo Airlines boasts a strong track record, ranking highly in on-time arrivals and maintaining a low cancellation rate.
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nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor |Tina Harbuck
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to close the median opening at US 98 and Regions Way. The decision follows a similar vote by the Destin City Council in April prompted by a fatal crash. The closure aims to address the 60 crashes documented at the intersection over the past five years. The closure will coincide with an FDOT resurfacing project scheduled for this fall.
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nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor
VALPARAISO — The Vietnam War is often remembered for its brutality of fighting in jungle warfare. But amid the chaos, one humanitarian effort stood out as a rare moment of hope: Operation New Arrivals. This U.S. military-led mission brought thousands of Vietnamese refugees to safety and a new beginning in America.
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