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Living shoreline project brings veterans, conservationists together …
1 day ago · On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, a collaborative effort to restore the shoreline at Liza Jackson Park kicked off with the installation of 40 tons of limestone. The project, which includes the Okaloosa Natural Resources Team, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), and Force Blue, aims to protect and enhance the local marine environment while providing purpose for military veterans.
Beulah First Baptist to commemorate Fort Walton Beach's first …
8 hours ago · The old Brooks Elementary School buildings in Fort Walton Beach will soon be demolished, but Beulah First Baptist Church is ensuring the legacy of this historic African American educational institution lives on.. The church is hosting a commemoration ceremony on Oct. 26 to honor the school’s importance before rebuilding with expanded educational and community resources on the site.
Highway 98 traffic shift near Brooks Bridge on Okaloosa Island …
2 days ago · A significant traffic change is set to take place this week on U.S. 98 near the Brooks Bridge on Okaloosa Island, as part of an ongoing bridge replacement project.. The U.S. 98 travel lanes between Brooks Bridge and Pier Road will be shifted south onto temporary travel lanes. This move is designed to create space for construction crews to begin work on the new westbound Brooks Bridge structure.
Commissioners delay action, seek more time to review North …
11 hours ago · The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday declined to take action on the final report of the North Okaloosa Planning Study, opting instead for a more measured approach to a plan that could reshape development in the county’s northern region. The study, initiated in March 2024, examined growth management in the 245,000-acre ...
Sea turtle nesting season wraps up with 1,550 hatchlings in Destin …
2 days ago · A recap of the 2024 sea turtle nesting season in Destin-Fort Walton Beach reveals a significant increase in nests compared to the previous year, with 18 total nests producing 1,550 hatchlings and an average hatch success rate of 85%. All of the work conducted by this group is permitted through the FWC Marine Turtle Program under MTP #251.
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Destin-Fort Walton Beach implements new Beach Safety Measures ...
On Monday, May 9th, Okaloosa County announced new beach safety measures that include: Synchronized beach warning flag selection across all guarded beaches in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. A text alert system. GPS-mapped signage to help first responders reach emergencies most efficiently. “The safety of our residents and guests is paramount ...
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Oct 3, 2024 · WM opens $30 million state-of-the-art recycling facility in Fort Walton Beach. Get The Coast. October 3, 2024. News.
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Jun 20, 2024 · 40-year-old father drowns in rip current at Destin’s James Lee Park, son rescued. Get The Coast. September 3, 2024.