City of Freeport Florida

11/13/2026

COLD WEATHER EMERGENCY SHELTER ACTIVATION

The Matrix COC will be offering Cold Weather Emergency Sheltering (CWES) this evening at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center from 5:30PM* - 7AM (361 N 10th Street, DFS FL).

Shelter Direct Contact:

Shelter Staff Contact (Shelter Case Manager) NO CASE MANAGER ON DUTY TONIGHT
Shelter Manager (Emergency Only) from 7:30PM - 7AM: (850) 520-2975
Transportation:

Primary Option: Individuals are encouraged to provide their own transportation.
Secondary Option: Local law enforcement partners assist with transportation, provided staffing is available.
Tertiary Option: When neither of the above options are viable, Uber or taxi services may be utilized, pending funding availability. To receive this service, please connect with Candy at 850-307-8100 from 5PM - 7:30PM, ONLY.
Public Safety Partners:

Please ensure night crews are aware of the shelter hours and location, as well as the transportation request process.
If you have clients who plan to utilize the shelter after 10PM, please call the Shelter Manager line noted above before arriving. (Doors Locked and Lights Out at 10PM)
As always, cold weather sheltering is available for anyone without sufficient heating.
Volunteering Opportunities:

For those interested in supporting the cold weather sheltering operations, please fill out the survey, here: https://www.matrixcoc.org/donate
For questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Candy Nowling, Human Services Branch Director & Matrix COC Executive Director at (850) 307-8100.

A separate press release will be distributed shortly.

Thank you!

11/12/2026

⚓️🦟🚫 Freeport Mosquito Control will be conducting spray missions tonight between the hours of 5 PM and 10:30 PM. Spraying will begin in the North Jackson St area and continue on to Marquis Way, Riverwalk, Old Jolly Bay, 331 Business, Four Mile Road, Hammock Bay, and South Jackson St areas.

Thank you!

11/12/2026

Thank you all for coming to Freeport Elementary School’s Math & Science night! We enjoyed seeing everyone and getting to meet so many amazing students and teachers!

11/11/2026

Freeport City Hall will be closed today for Veteran's Day. We will reopen tomorrow, November 12th at 8:00 am.

11/10/2026

Freeport City Hall will be closed tomorrow, November 11th for Veteran's Day. We will reopen on November 12th at 8:00 am.

11/10/2026

⚓️🦟🚫 Freeport Mosquito Control will be conducting spray missions in the Kaleidoscope, Steamboat Landing, and Freeport Marina Village areas tonight between 5 and 7 PM. The weekly mosquito traps have reduced considerably in most regions of the city, but a few remain high (over 100 in a night). Given the coming cooler temperatures, we anticipate that things will only improve from here.
Thanks!

11/09/2026

We will be having the 17th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park November 11th at 2:00 PM. Hope to see you there.

11/07/2026

11/05/2026

⚓️🦟🚫 Freeport Mosquito Control will be conducting spray missions in the following areas tonight between the hours of 5 PM and 10:30 PM: North Jackson St, Publix area, Riverwalk, Old Jolly Bay, Hwy 20 East, The Bluffs, Owl’s Head, and Business 331.
Thank you!