City of Destin orders hundreds of flashlights to help protect Sea Turtles
For the sea turtles during nesting season, from May through October, the right type of flashlight to use is one with a red hue.
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‘Beach Basket’ pilot program launches at two public access points in Destin
Beach patrons will now be able to “borrow” a basket and help collect trash as they walk along the beach and return it for the next person
Divers cleanup trash and debris at the Okaloosa Island Pier
On Sunday, August 1, a handful of divers from around the area went out to the pier on Okaloosa Island to spend a few hours
South Walton Lifeguard saves sea turtle tangled in fishing line
South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Jack Nabers noticed a sea turtle in distress while on duty Sunday near Miramar Beach. According to the SWFD, Nabers paddled
Redneck Beach will remain permanently closed, but ‘wet sand’ access allowed
At Tuesday’s Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners Budget Review Workshop, Commissioner Mel Ponder gave an update on the status of Redneck Beach being closed. According
Okaloosa Watersport Operators release ‘navigational safety’ video ahead of peak boating season
Created in partnership with Okaloosa County CVB, City of Destin, and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
“Beach basket” program for trash pick-up coming to two Destin beaches
On June 17th, Trees on the Coast Director, Bobby Wagner, was tagged on a Facebook post regarding starting a “beach walkers” program in Destin. This
Double Red Flags are flying on South Walton beaches after reported shark attack
South Walton Fire District Beach Safety personnel and ALS units responded to the report of a potential shark attack Thursday afternoon in the area of
Destin willing to work with military to remove barriers and open up Redneck Beach
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the topic of the concrete barriers and 10ft fencing that we now see as we head over the Marler
City of Destin seeks citizen input for beach experience survey
The City of Destin is continuing their partnership with The Haas Center at the University of West Florida by conducting a survey regarding public beach access and the public’s experience
4 important beach safety tips from the City of Destin
On Friday, Mayor Gary Jarvis and Deputy City Manager Webb Warren hit the beach in Destin to offer up some important beach safety tips as
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge receives $10,000 to support Pelican Rehabilitation Center
The funds will assist with the treatment costs at Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge where trained specialists work to help the pelicans heal with their injury and be returned back to their environment.
