Emerald Coast Times

Mary Esther Man Charged with Theft from Luggage

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

An investigation launched after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Airport Security Unit became aware of suspicious activity ultimately led to the arrest of a Mary Esther man in connection with items stolen from luggage at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Estuary Program Releases Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan open for Public Comment

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Information provided by Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program

OCSO Charges Absconded Sexual Offender with Attempted Bank Robbery

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

A man living in Okaloosa County only two weeks is now charged with attempted bank robbery as well as failure to register as a sexual offender.

Notice of Public Meeting: Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition - Citizens Advisory Committee

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition - Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a teleconference/video conference virtual meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022 beginning at 1:00 PM CST.

UF Research Shows a Step Toward Restoring Sea Urchins: ‘the Lawnmowers of Reefs’

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Coral reef ecosystems are severely threatened by pollution, disease, overharvesting and other factors.

City of DeFuniak Springs City Hall is Moving to New Location

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

The City of DeFuniak Springs is moving to its new location at the former Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO) building at 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.

Florida U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz: "Republicans in the upcoming majority need more focus, determination, and courage to take on the National..."

By Emerald Coast Times | Aug 15, 2022

Matt Gaetz has 1,436,765 Twitter followers as of Aug. 14.

#CityHallSelfieDay

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

#CityHallSelfie is a worldwide celebration of local government service.

1 professional license in Okaloosa County set to expire in week ending Aug. 13

By Emerald Coast Times | Aug 14, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Aug. 13 in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

New Public Records Portal

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2022

The City of Crestview successfully launched our new Public Records Information Portal, Next Request, in July 2022