Gov. DeSantis announces the opening of gyms across Florida
On Friday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Jacksonville where he announced the opening of gyms across Florida in what he called a “full” Phase One. Beginning
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Okaloosa County votes to fully reopen beaches beginning today
This morning, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted to fully reopen the beaches effective immediately on Tuesday, May 5th. At the April 28th Commission meeting, the Okaloosa Board of
Gov. DeSantis: Limited opening for restaurants; bars remain closed
Governor DeSantis announced on Wednesday the reopening plan for Florida that will begin on Monday, May 4th. In a press conference he outlined the plan for Phase 1: Phase 1
The future of tourism in Destin-Fort Walton Beach amid COVID-19
DESTIN-FWB TOURISM: This morning we talked with Visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach Director Jennifer Adams on what tourism looks like moving forward for our area. Highlights include: ✅Beaches Reopening✅New messaging to
Okaloosa County votes to reopen all beaches with limited hours
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted on March 19th to close public county beaches with an effective date of March 21st. This was followed by a second vote to
What the beach reopening plan could look like for Okaloosa County
Since the beaches in Okaloosa County have closed, there has been an ongoing discussion of when they will reopen. Everything from limiting use to locals-only to restricted beach use. Now,
Destin businesses host a ‘Drive-Thru Food Giveaway’ to help feed residents
Remember earlier in the week when I shared the video of 37,000 pounds of food being delivered to help people? Well, here is the next stage of that… Destin Harvest,
COVID-19: Here’s what to do if you lost your job or closed your business
UNEMPLOYED OR CLOSED: We talked with Simple HR in Destin, Fl about what those who are unemployed or furloughed can do during these time, as well as what options are
COVID-19: Update in Okaloosa County from Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
COVID-19: We talked with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center‘s Chief Medical Office Dr. Robert Kiskaddon on the latest COVID-19 updates in Okaloosa County along with precautionary measures they are taking &
Gov. DeSantis issues stay-at-home order statewide for Florida
Governor DeSantis announced Wednesday afternoon that Florida will be shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order mandates that all Floridians remain home unless they’re going out for
Okaloosa schools to remain closed through May 3rd due to COVID-19
Schools in Okaloosa County will remain closed to students through May 3rd as the state and nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Superintendent Marcus Chambers. The
GOV DESANTIS: Vacation Rentals will be suspended in Florida
On Friday afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis gave a COVID-19 update. In his briefing, he announced that vacation rentals would be suspended across the state of Florida for two weeks. He
