Okaloosa County paraprofessional arrested on child abuse allegations

An Okaloosa County school paraprofessional has been arrested following allegations of child abuse, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies made the arrest after an investigation into the alleged incident. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the nature of the abuse allegations or the specific school where the employee worked.

The case remains under investigation. The sheriff's office said more information would be available as the investigation continues. Parents in affected schools may want to contact their school administration for updates regarding the situation.