Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law

10/17/2025

https://cgclawfirm.com/blog/2025/10/florida-hardship-license-dui/

How to Get a Hardship License After a First DUI in FloridaBy Byron E. Cotton, Attorney at Law – Cotton & Gates

03/25/2022

'We're coming to the party, too': Walton sheriff's deputies going undercover for spring break

The Walton County Sheriff's Office is going undercover digitally as spring break crowds from the Atlanta area are expected along the county's beaches.

03/08/2022

Be safe on the water!

BUI arrests have been trending up for the past four years due to increased enforcement and a larger number of boats on the water.

05/05/2021

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2014/10/10-laws-you-should-know-if-youre-in-florida.html

Find a local lawyer and free legal information at FindLaw.com

03/26/2021

Bad spring break? We can help.

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/2021/03/26/spring-break-2021-hundreds-arrested-okaloosa-walton-counties-florida/6989873002/

04/02/2020

Sample application for Paycheck Protection Program for when it goes live!

04/02/2020

Here is information on the Paycheck Protection Program for employers. Good information!

04/01/2020

https://weartv.com/news/local/gov-desantis-issues-stay-at-home-order-for-entire-state-of-florida?fbclid=IwAR1faR9PHc3AYmJ7x9jZ_1hJRAQlwNcKHnWWXagAavy8NL5Zh-PsEsiPMKQ

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday afternoon that the state of Florida is being shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. Florida now joins more than 30 states that are under a "stay-at-home" order. The order mandates that Floridians stay home unless they're going out for....

03/20/2020

Scam of the Week: Exploiting the Coronavirus: Watch out for These Scams!
Look out! The bad guys are preying on your fear and sending all sorts of scams related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for:
1. Emails that appear to be from organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), or the WHO (World Health Organization). The scammers have crafted emails that appear to come from these sources, but they actually contain malicious phishing links or dangerous attachments.
2. Emails that ask for charity donations for studies, doctors, or victims that have been affected by the COVD-19 Coronavirus. Scammers often create fake charity emails after global phenomenons occur, like natural disasters, or health scares like the COVID-19.
3. Emails that claim to have a “new” or “updated” list of cases of Coronavirus in your area. These emails could contain dangerous links and information designed to scare you into clicking on the link.
Remain cautious! And always remember the following to protect yourself from scams like this:
• Never click on links or download attachments from an email that you weren’t expecting.
• If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from an official organization such as the WHO or CDC, report the email to the official organization through their website.
• If you want to make a charity donation, go to the charity website of your choice to submit your payment. Type the charity’s web address in your browser instead of clicking on any links in emails, or other messages.

Stop, Look, and Think. Don't be fooled.
The KnowBe4 Security Team
KnowBe4.com

03/20/2020

The 96th Test Wing commander ordered the closure of all Eglin AFB beach property located on Okaloosa Island starting March 20 – April 30.

Locations include Okaloosa Island beach pavilions and associated parking areas. Barriers have been installed at beach access points and law enforcement officers from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office will patrol the areas of concern to enforce closures.

These closures fall in conjunction with Okaloosa County beach closures.