Emerald Coast Daily

• Aug 30: OCSO launches investigation into TikTok threat aimed at Pryor and Bruner middle schools
• Deputies and school resource officers work with...

Potential tropical development in the north-central Gulf could form a depression or storm with landfall Tuesday on the northwestern Gulf Coast....

• Jesse LaCoste was convicted of racketeering and organized fraud in under an hour for using his construction company to steal $2 million from...

Plan your week with these standout local happenings:

• Monday: Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter with live music and BBQ specials
• Tuesday:...

Skyline Fire Rescue crews arrived within minutes of a 10:28 AM dispatch on August 27 to a Milton two-story home with first-floor smoke.

• Thermal...

The loss of all four department stores between 2014 and 2023, followed by the enclosed concourse demolition in 2025, marks the end of Santa Rosa...

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a TikTok post threatening students at Pryor and Bruner Middle Schools.

• Report tips...

• South Walton stays perfect at 2-0 with a 35-0 running-clock win and 85-0 season scoring margin, led by strong defense.
• New Niceville coach Adron...

Gulf Breeze finished its Highway 98 underground utilities project on Aug. 26, removing the last poles after a decade-long effort.

• Storm resilience:...

Dolly's remnants will bring enhanced rainfall and rough surf to Florida this week despite the storm unraveling.

• 2-4 inches of rain expected...

Residents can join a practical volunteer effort to protect local shores.

• Hosted by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit
• Time...

The EOD community will hold two events on Sept. 11 to honor 9/11 heroes, marking 25 years since attacks that killed around 3,000 people including hundreds of first responders. Their response inspired many to join military service.

Santa Rosa and Okaloosa residents take note: convicted Pensacola contractor Jesse Lacoste faces up to 60 years at Monday's sentencing for racketeering and fraud, but victims' restitution is unlikely.

Florida has seen 10 locally acquired dengue cases so far in 2026, with eight in Hillsborough County and two in Pinellas County prompting health...

Escape the heat with these local fall activities across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.

• Free concerts kick off Sept. 4 at Milton's Jernigan’s...

A team of divers and Okaloosa County natural-resources officials, partnering with Force Blue, removed over 1,000 pounds of debris—including 12 miles...

Two Pensacola archaeologists from RECON Offshore bring decades of underwater aircraft recovery experience to an October expedition hunting for Amelia...

Florida anglers can earn recognition for freshwater catches through the Big Catch program.

• Target over 30 eligible species and meet length or...

Okaloosa County drivers face overnight lane closures near the Mid-Bay Bridge toll plaza next week for milling and paving.

• Schedule: Sunday, Aug. 30...

Two developing systems could mean scattered storms and humid conditions for the Emerald Coast this weekend.

• Gulf low off Pensacola/Mobile: Frontal...