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Gaetz denounces Trump's trial verdict as 'corrupt

By Emerald Coast Times | May 31, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2024

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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4.7% of Santa Rosa County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Emerald Coast Times | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Santa Rosa County hit 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Sawyer Toney, former Lakewood Christian School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Emerald Coast Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Indiana Hoosiers.

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Jackson McKenzie, former Pace High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Emerald Coast Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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5.1% of Okaloosa County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Emerald Coast Times | May 27, 2024

Okaloosa County's only university had 5.1% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Gaetz secures over $240M in defense bill benefits

By Emerald Coast Times | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), issued a statement applauding the committee’s passage of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill includes over $240 million for Northwest Florida’s military mission, with more than $191 million allocated for military construction—the largest amount secured by any member. The NDAA will now proceed to the House floor for final passage.

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Gaetz questions ATF director on new firearm sale regulations

By Emerald Coast Times | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) questioned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach regarding a new rule impacting private firearm sales. The rule aims to restrict Americans from legally transferring firearms.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3.4% of citizens unemployed in Okaloosa County in 2021

By Emerald Coast Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Okaloosa County hit 3.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Congressman Gaetz seeks information on US troop withdrawal from Chad

By Emerald Coast Times | May 17, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has formally reached out to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, seeking information from the Department of Defense about the troop withdrawal from N’djamena, Chad. The New York Times reported on April 25th, 2024 that the Department of Defense planned to remove approximately 75 Green Berets from Chad following a demand by the country's government. Subsequently, on May 1st, 2024, CNN reported that half of the U.S. service members stationed at a French military base in Chad had been relocated to Germany.

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Caitlyn Gavin, former Jay High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Emerald Coast Times | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Kamryn Miller, former Paxton School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Emerald Coast Times | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Former Pace High School standout Parker Tubb’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Emerald Coast Times | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Brock Marello, former Niceville Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Emerald Coast Times | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Brett Rowell, former Choctawhatchee Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Emerald Coast Times | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Saint Leo Lions.

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Kobe Hesters, former Pace High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Emerald Coast Times | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Congressman Gaetz seeks oversight into VA's alleged exclusionary practices

By Emerald Coast Times | May 14, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has issued letters to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, seeking oversight into the VA following reports of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) “support groups” that allegedly exclude white American veterans.

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Emerald Coast Times | May 12, 2024

This former Emerald Coast Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.