CHELCO making significant progress in restoring power following Hurricane Isaias
DeFuniak Springs, FL (Oct. 13, 2026) — Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO) has made significant progress restoring power to members affected by Hurricane Isaias, with most remaining outages expected to be restored by Tuesday night. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, CHELCO had restored power to nearly 68,000 of the more than 71,000 members affected by hurricane-related outages. The cooperative anticipates restoring power to most of the approximately 3,800 remaining affected members by the end
Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast Receives $45,000 United for ALICE Grant to Support Loc
SHALIMAR, FL — The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast (ELC–EC) is proud to announce it has received a $45,000 United for ALICE grant from United Way Emerald Coast in partnership with CHELCO, supporting the Coalition’s continued efforts to serve children and families throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents individuals and families who are working but may still struggle to afford basic household necessities. For
