Crime & Public Safety
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Fort Walton Beach
Texting While Driving: What Fort Walton Beach Drivers Need to Know About Florida Law
Fort Walton Beach drivers need to understand Florida's texting and driving laws, which prohibit sending or reading texts while driving and include stricter rules in school and construction zones.
First Offense DUI: Can You Avoid Conviction in Florida?
Fort Walton Beach residents facing a first-time DUI charge may have options to avoid conviction, depending on case specifics and legal strategies.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Florida Drug Trafficking vs. Possession: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between drug trafficking and drug possession is crucial for Fort Walton Beach residents, as Florida law imposes vastly different penalties for each.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Tampa Roommate Charged in USF Student's Death as Search for Second Continues
The body of University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, was recovered Friday from waters off the Howard Frankland Bridge, with his roommate Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, now facing upgraded charges including failure to report a death. As Hillsborough County authorities hunt for missing USF student Nahida Bristy, 27, both cases have been elevated to missing and endangered. The Tampa Bay community reels from the shocking developments near the bustling USF campus.
Saturday, April 25, 2026