On March 17, 2020, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency. The limitation of an emergency declaration is seven days, which
On Saturday evening, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Tourist Development Council who reported the theft of seven beach access signs put in place following the BCC’s
As the original Spring Break period comes to an end, Okaloosa County teachers and administrators continue to work to bring schools online beginning March 30th. Below is a letter from
Beginning today, all City park restrooms will be closed until further notice. According to the City of Fort Walton Beach, this decision was made because of constant toilet paper theft
At Friday’s special City Council meeting, Councilman Parker Destin made a motion to draft a letter to all grocery stores and pharmacies within the city limits to ask that they
At 11am on March 17th, Boshamps Oyster House in Destin temporarily closed their restaurant due to COVID-19. In their formal announcement, the restaurant stated that “we are weighing all options,
On Friday, March 20th, the Destin City Council hosted a special meeting to discuss the City’s preparations, policies, procedures and action plan regarding COVID-19. Following another briefing from Dr. Chapman,
With restaurants operating at 50% capacity and some shutting down completely, we want to create and maintain an ongoing list of restaurants that are open and offering curbside pick-up or
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on Thursday morning, March 19 to discuss what the county’s response would be to COVID-19 in our local community. Dr. Chapman,
On Wednesday, March 18th, news began circulating on social media that Hog’s Breath Saloon in Destin, Fl was closing their doors. While the restaurant is closed for the foreseeable future,
The City of Fort Walton Beach has canceled its City Council Meetings scheduled for March 24, March 31 and April 14, as well as all volunteer board/committee meetings scheduled through
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, March 18, a number of new measures to attempt to limit potential public and staff exposure. According to the OCSO, these protocols
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