Search
Close this search box.
Subscribe

OCSO provides 360 hospice patients with decorated Christmas trees

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Each year, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office teams up with Emerald Coast Hospice to make sure that patients know they’re on the Department’s Christmas radar.

  • The OCSO provides each patient with a small, hand-decorated Christmas tree.

It started 14 years ago with just 25 Christmas trees. Now, it has grown to 358 trees this year, with several schools pitching-in to help.

“This means that hospice patients as far away as Panama City will be able to brighten their rooms with a tangible tree symbolizing our Christmas spirit,” wrote the OCSO in a press release.

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Okaloosa County Sheriff responds to NAACP demands in Airman Roger Fortson shooting case

Okaloosa Sheriff addresses fatal shooting of U.S. Airman, releases bodycam footage

Family seeks transparency in fatal shooting of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy 

Students at Plew Elementary name OCSO’s newest K-9 “Jedi”, announced on Star Wars Day

Bell

Join Our Newsletter

Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning. Best of all, it’s free!

Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Linkedin
© 2024, Get The Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved
Free Newsletter Signup
Search
CloseMenu

Community Comments

Daryl commented on CEO praises Fort Walton-Destin Hospital ‘extraordinary team’ during National Hospital Week
“Thank everyone who has taken care of me the past year and a half. You truly are a caring staff!”
Respond
Walt commented on Hurlburt Field Commander releases statement on death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson
“There is a reason i left usa while wearing this uniform 14 years ago. Minorities are shot daily and "its just a job". Being blessed by being overseas my whole...”
Respond
walter smith commented on Okaloosa County Sheriff responds to NAACP demands in Airman Roger Fortson shooting case
“The fact is most police do not want you armed, even in your own home. What little power they have is nullified some by armed citizenry.”
Respond
Mark commented on Hurlburt Field announces May 16 morning roadblock, expect traffic delays
“Fire the person who thought this was good idea. What alternate route? Delays are already bad.”
Respond
Vicki commented on Thunderbirds to join Blue Angels for 2024 Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola
“When will tickets go on sale?”
Respond
Mertie Skog commented on Thunderbirds to join Blue Angels for 2024 Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola
“Are there tickets for sale, as I was wondering if there is availability for handicapped individuals?”
Respond
Gary W Woodcock commented on Thunderbirds to join Blue Angels for 2024 Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola
“How About Some Preferred Seating for Anyone Over 70!! I'll Pay for Me and My Wife!”
Respond
Barbara Roberts commented on Thunderbirds to join Blue Angels for 2024 Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola
“Will the show be over Pensacola Beach ?”
Respond
Kim commented on Iconic Goofy Golf in Fort Walton Beach has new owners, remains a local treasure
“I wish I was there playing right now and drinking a “Suicide” slushy! Those were the best!! Kim”
Respond
Roger Kay commented on Hurlburt Field Commander releases statement on death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson
“As a retired LEO, I will say that after reviewing all the evidence/video that has been released so far, the Deputy was completely unjustified in his actions. That is not...”
Respond