Proposed Affordable Housing Study Among $6.15 Million Grant Request from Okaloosa County to State Legislature

Okaloosa County Commissioners will ask the state for more than $6 million in grant money for projects around the county they hope will advance economic development.
Darrel Welborn Receives County Award For Bravery

Okaloosa County EMS Division Chief Darrel Welborn received Okaloosa County’s award for heroism after defending civilians from a machete-wielding attacker earlier this year.
Okaloosa EMS Recognized for Heart Attack Care

For the seventh year in a row, Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety – EMS Division has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.
Okaloosa EMS Ambulance Rides Just Got More Expensive
Need an ambulance in Okaloosa County? It’s going to cost you (or your insurance company) an extra $80 if you are a local.