Bit-Wizards expands their multi-million dollar software operation in FWB
The company moves from a 12,000 sqft space to more than 25,000 sqft as their tech operations continue to grow.
Liberty Ship Artificial Reef slowly leaking oil off the coast of Destin
On Monday September 28, 2020, Coastal Resource Manager Alex Fogg was contacted by local dive operator Nancy Birchett of ScubaTech Northwest Florida. ScubaTech was completing their first offshore dive trip
Destin-Fort Walton Beach was recently recognized with six awards for tourism campaigns
Destin-Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa’s Tourism Department) has been recognized with six awards for their recent ‘Adventure Anywhere’ and ‘Venture Out’ tourism campaigns. The honors, which were presented by VISIT FLORIDA
Annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ at the Shalimar United Methodist Church 🎃
Each year, the Shalimar United Methodist Church hosts a “Trunk or Treat” and this year will be no different. For those not familiar with this seasonal activity, people from around
Phase 5 of the Crestview Bypass is underway as land is being cleared
On Wednesday, Okaloosa County Public Works Director Jason Autrey announced that Phase V of the Crestview Bypass is underway, as land is being cleared from Arena Road to Enzor Road
Antioch Road to temporarily close to repave rail crossing
Antioch Road in Crestview will be closed to through traffic October 26-29, 2021. Traffic must be detoured temporarily for these three days to allow Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad to
Okaloosa approves major overhaul of Santa Rosa Boulevard on Okaloosa Island
At Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Okaloosa approved a new concept improvement plan that will bring some major renovations to Santa Rosa Boulevard on Okaloosa Island. After a series
Marlin Grill at Baytowne Wharf closes after 20 years
After two decades in business, the owners of Marlin Grill at Baytowne Wharf have made the difficult decision to close. This comes just three weeks after a kitchen fire broke out
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Lieutenant earns “40 under Forty” award
Lt. Demeika McClendon, with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, has earned The International Association of Police Chiefs “40 under Forty” award. The award recognizes forty law enforcement professionals under the age of
“Idle Speed No Wake” zone coming to Water Street Boat Ramp
On Tuesday morning, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance to establish a new “Idle Speed No Wake” zone in the vicinity of the Water Street Boat Ramp
Okaloosa recognizes 200+ local manufacturers that employ 3,338 individuals
Believe it or not, Okaloosa County is home to a growing and diverse group of manufacturers. According to One Okaloosa EDC, the county is home to 224 manufacturing businesses that
Okaloosa County set to unveil Women Veterans Monuments
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is set to unveil the Women Veterans Monuments at Veterans’ Park on Veterans Day, Thursday, November, 11, 2021. Presentations will begin promptly at
