Mary Esther eyes public safety contracts amid budget deficit, capital projects

With a deficit budget on the table and millions in capital projects ahead, Mary Esther’s leaders are asking a bold question: Are taxpayers getting what they pay for in public safety?
Mary Esther still without animal control after PAWS cancels contract, city seeks alternatives

Mary Esther is still without animal control services after PAWS canceled its contract, leaving city leaders scrambling for solutions and demanding fairness in future agreements.
Mary Esther officials outline fixes after citywide water outage exposes infrastructure flaws

A crash, a buried valve, and a city left without water—Mary Esther’s leaders explain how it happened, what it’ll cost, and what’s next.