Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days
Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days Collin Bestor June 19, 2025 8:22 am Destin, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Authorities have ended active search efforts for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who disappeared in the water near Destin’s East Pass on June 12. Despite a six-day, multi-agency operation covering over 250 […]
Cold War Over Okaloosa’s ‘County Wide Assets’ Rears Head Again
Crab Island’s vessel-free zone is gone — and with it, the illusion that all county commissioners agree on who controls what in Okaloosa’s waters.
Can Eglin Actually Close Waterways Near Base? Here’s What We Found Out:
Eglin Air Force Base is shutting down access to parts of local waterways—what’s behind the new security measures and can the Air Force do them?
How Do You Release 30,000 Redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay? With a Really Big Hose:
Okaloosa County and CCA Florida released 30,000 juvenile redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay on Tuesday as part of an effort to enhance fish populations and promote environmental health.
Eglin to Detonate Unexploded Bombs Found in Choctawhatchee Bay
Navy EOD teams will safely detonate six 80-year-old World War II ordnance found in Choctawhatchee Bay, with operations taking place on Oct. 24 and 25.
Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island
Sunset Isle Yacht Club, a luxury marina on Choctawhatchee Bay, offers advanced amenities for vessels up to 300 feet, with future plans for a pool and restaurant.
Heritage Museum Celebrates Day In The Park and Restored Exhibit
A 5k, a race, music and the unveiling of a restored artifact made the 48th Day in the park a winner for the Heritage Museum
7th Group Savage: Green Berets Race Around Bay for Charity
Special forces members are running the Savage Loop, a 40+ mile race, to raise money for ‘A Special Wish of Northeast Ohio’ and grant wishes to sick children. Join us in supporting this noble cause!
Eglin Finds WWII-Era Bombs Off Coast of Shalimar, Plans Disposal By Detonation This Week
Eglin Air Force Base will conduct a controlled detonation of three WWII-era bombs discovered in Choctawhatchee Bay. Eglin officials say the operation, involving Navy EOD Divers and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, prioritizes safety without requiring evacuations.
