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Few show for Mary Esther annexation meeting
Mary Esther will continue efforts to annex a stretch of Hurlburt Field after the first of two public meetings on the proposal passed quietly Thursday night.
Stuck in traffic? Pedestrian was hit
A man hit by a car Wednesday evening along U.S. Highway 98 was treated quickly by rescuers who happened to be nearby, a fire captain said afterward.
New tobacco tax irks smokers; some vow to quit
Jamil Voulos didn't complain about paying more for his favorite cigarettes when he stopped in Cash's Liquors in Mary Esther, even though his carton of 305 menthol 100s had been bumped up to $32.99 by a new Florida tax that took effect Wednesday.
Mary Esther mayor: Annex Hurlburt
A proposal to annex a roughly 3-mile stretch of Hurlburt Field is Mayor Chuck Bolton's plan to make his city larger.
Intimate Treasures rider says he stole game systems to get more crack for his buck
It wasn't "Grand Theft Auto" but grand theft figured into the arrest of a backpack-wearing crack user who admitted stealing Nintendo game systems to sell for drugs.
San Gelato closing in Mary Esther
Unless the company steps in and takes over, the San Gelato Cafe at Longhorn Plaza will close Saturday.
Undercover sting nets 5 at adult theater
Five people accused of performing lewd acts in a Drew Park adult theater were arrested by undercover police officers Saturday night.
Okaloosa schools ban corporal punishment
Gov, Charlie Crist signed legislation last week that has Florida school districts following the lead of Okaloosa County.
Hughes, DHSMV at odds over renewal notices
Statements Okaloosa County Tax Collector Chris Hughes made recently about his office having to take on additional responsibilities related to driver licenses are not accurate, according to the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Emerald Coast Crimestoppers for May 29, 2009
Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward to the anonymous caller who helps authorities locate James Christopher Green and Phillip Wayne Pulley.
FWB woman seriously injured in Walton crash
A Fort Walton Beach woman was seriously injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 98.
Vagrant found with sign: Why lie, need a drink
A 48-year-old man was arrested for standing at the intersection of Mary Esther Cutoff and Beal Parkway with a sign that read, "God Bless." The man told the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputy that he was at that location to get something to drink.
With increased scrutiny on how he spends his money, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Chris Hughes has scheduled a series of budget presentations to walk residents through his Fiscal Year 2010 budget.
Woman busted for 'sudden snatching'
A confrontation inside a moving car led to the arrest of a Mary Esther woman for battery, burglary to an occupied conveyance and robbery by "sudden snatching." An Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office report indicated the woman, Lashun Parish, entered the victim's vehicle as she traveled down Lovejoy Road and asked for a ride to Oak Street.
F-35's visit a show-stopper at Eglin
The community opened its arms Thursday and gave the F-35 a big hug. As military personnel parked along the flight line and local officials stood as close as they could get, the Joint Strike Fighter hugged them back.
Sleeping man's Caravan stolen by owner's brother
A Mary Esther man was shaken from his slumber to find his 1996 Dodge Caravan had been stolen from his driveway.
Students a rock out' for water conservation
Students at Mary Esther Elementary School rocked out with Rock Lobster, Rock Shrimp and hip-hop "artist" Man-A-Tee during Waterpalooza Monday.
UPDATED: Krystal headed to Bay County, restaurant officials said
After an extended hiatus from the Panama City market, it looks like Krystal will be returning to Bay County.
Smokes at $6 a pack? Raymond Huckabone says he'll quit before he'll pay that price.
Many Believe Tornado Tore Through Elsanor
Homes were destroyed. Cars, trucks and RVs overturned. Trees snapped. And flooding.
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