On Tuesday, dredging began at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Station Destin boat basin and access channel. Operations will occur 24 hours per day and all work will be completed
On January 22nd, 3 miles of sand dune fencing on Okaloosa Island was successfully completed. This project began on November 6, 2021, as a partnership between the Okaloosa County Tourism
On Tuesday night, the Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously agreed to enter into an Off-System Project Maintenance Agreement with FDOT for the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project. FDOT is planning
In a workshop before Tuesday night’s meeting, the Fort Walton Beach City Council discussed workforce housing as it pertains to the city. Back on November 10, 2020, City staff presented
On January 10th, the City of Valparaiso Commission discussed the future of the Senior Center, as it is in need of $18,000-20,000 in repairs. During the meeting, Mayor Brent Smith
On Tuesday night, the Okaloosa County School District’s “Teacher of the Year Banquet” will take place at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. Thanks to several business
On Monday night, Michelle Heck, the principal of Choctawhatchee High School, was awarded the 2022 Secondary Principle of the Year. Heck was honored because of her steadfast dedication to both
On Monday evening, the Florida Department of Health announced that all monoclonal antibody state sites will be closed until further notice. This includes the Northwest Fairgrounds location, effective immediately. “This
At last Thursday’s workshop, Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers gave the board an update as it pertains to mental health throughout the district. According to Chambers, each year the
The program will begin in February, providing hands-on experience in activities related to machining, such as 3D printing, to help spark inspiration and grow passions in the industry. This will be the first of its kind in the Okaloosa County School District.
One Hopeful Place in Fort Walton Beach is the primary shelter in Okaloosa County serving unaccompanied individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness. The non-profit operates a 50-bed shelter for men and
On Monday, One Okaloosa EDC announced that Boeing Global Services has selected Fort Walton Beach for a competitive expansion project. The anticipated $2,550,000 project involves a 20,000 SF expansion to
