Jared Williams

Well, let’s see…I’m a husband, dad, CrossFitter, and known to always order tacos if they are on the menu. I can also appreciate a really good meme or gif. Oh, and I produce most of the content for Get The Coast!

Coastal Resources

75ft former scuba dive boat finds new life as artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Public Safety

Crestview standoff ends with fatal officer-involved shooting; investigation underway

Public Safety

Okaloosa Health Department cautions about blue-green algae at Twin Lake and Kell-Aire Lake in Destin

Business

City of Fort Walton Beach commits $2 million to ‘Around the Mound’ project design

Traffic

Fort Walton Beach approves new 35-space downtown parking lot next to The Landing

Traffic

Fort Walton Beach supports FDOT traffic improvements for Beal Parkway and First Street intersection

News

Judge dismisses Chez Elan apartment complex from Airman Roger Fortson lawsuit

School

Okaloosa County School Board recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Giving Back

Harbor Docks to host 39th annual ‘Take-a-Kid Fishing Day’ auction in Destin

Parks+Rec

Fort Walton Beach to pursue a Florida historical site designation for Chester Pruitt Park

Public Safety

Destin City Council explores options for additional boating safety zones at Joe’s Bayou

Military, School

Okaloosa County School Board reaffirms continued support for military children, families

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