Tropical system could develop in Gulf ahead of July 4, Okaloosa officials monitoring
Public safety officials in Okaloosa County are urging residents to stay weather-aware as a tropical disturbance could form offshore during the July 4 holiday.
More Trolleys, Longer Hours for Pensacola Beach Air Show
More Trolleys, Longer Hours for Pensacola Beach Air Show Staff Reports June 26, 2025 12:40 pm Pensacola Beach, Tourism, Traffic In Brief: 🚌 Expanded Service: SRIA extends trolley hours and adds buses for Air Show 📍When & Where: July 11–12, on Pensacola Beach from Park East and Park West to Casino Beach 🚦Expect Delays: Riders […]
Mary Esther officials weigh options after sudden cancellation of animal control contract
Mary Esther officials weigh options after sudden cancellation of animal control contract Collin Bestor June 23, 2025 6:21 pm Mary Esther In Brief: 🐾 PAWS abruptly ends contract with Mary Esther, leaving the city without animal control services. 📈 New contract proposed higher rates, prompting council concerns over fairness and financial burden. 🏛️ Officials weigh […]
Mary Esther unveils park master plan
Mary Esther unveils park master plan Collin Bestor June 23, 2025 12:29 pm Mary Esther In Brief: 🐾 Top community priorities include dog parks, pickleball courts, and a central space for events and farmers markets. 🌳 Five major parks will be redesigned for accessibility, multi-use features, and public gathering spaces. 💰 $28 million phased plan […]
Eight Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf
Eight Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf Staff Reports June 18, 2025 2:37 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: 🐢 Eight rehabilitated sea turtles returned to the Gulf of Mexico in a public release at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on June 17. The Gulfarium CARE Center, which treated […]
Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall
Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:54 am Uncategorized In Brief: Emerald Coast Classic Set for November 24–25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for November 24–25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in […]
Okaloosa Commissioners OK Tourism Money for Shalimar Park
Plans to revitalize a neglected Shalimar waterfront are officially underway, as Okaloosa County greenlights a $3 million park project with fishing docks, pavilions, and more.
This Is What Happened in the First Battle Over Future of 30a Sunliner Diner
A 1950s-themed diner is sparking 21st-century controversy on 30A — with Walton County residents and planners split over whether it’s a fun throwback or a threat to the community’s character.
Okaloosa County Emergency Management Wants You To Know THIS Right Now:
With experts predicting an active hurricane season, Okaloosa County says it’s ready — thanks to new tech, real-time data, and a no-nonsense approach to emergency warnings.
NEW: Cache of Docs Reveals How Weeks Got His Job at the Jail – and What He Said Before Resigned
A former Okaloosa County jail director claims the HR investigator probing him wanted a job at the company in question—now, new records reveal how he got hired over more experienced candidates.
