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!

Business

Fort Walton Beach Elks Lodge celebrates 75 years of community service

Beach

Destin beach bonfire proposal fails to move forward

Business

New Alvin’s Island store gets approval in Destin after 2021 fire destroyed original

Business

Okaloosa County proposes $687 million budget, holding property tax rate steady for ninth year

Events

LiveOak Fiber offers teacher gift cards, military appreciation and more during July event series

Public Safety

NTSB releases preliminary report on June helicopter crash at Destin Executive Airport

Public Safety

City of Destin to install ‘swift current warning signs’ in area where Trinity Eslinger went missing

Traffic

Wright Parkway roadwork begins Tuesday for stormwater repairs in Fort Walton Beach

School

Okaloosa School District earns ‘A’ rating from FDOE, continues streak since 2014

Parks+Rec

Destin, Okaloosa officials break ground on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park

Business

Rawlie Pop brings gourmet sodas and treats to Crestview after years in the making

Giving Back

FPL donates $25,000 to Panhandle Wildlife Rescue during peak baby wildlife season

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