Jan 31, 2025 · Get The Coast is a local news outlet covering stories in Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville and Crestview, Florida

9 hours ago · Construction at Norriego Point continues with shoreline stabilization, boardwalk pilings, and dune crossovers nearing various stages of completion, according to a Department of Environmental Protection project update shared at Monday’s Destin City Council meeting.. Public Information Director Tamara Young reported that shoreline stabilization work at the harbor entrance, including site ...

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9 hours ago · Funded through the NRDA Final Restoration Plan RP-1, the $12.2 million project will transform the waterfront site with improved boat ramp access, expanded parking areas, enhanced nature trails, and new recreational facilities. Plans include a new boat trailer parking lot, mooring dock, restrooms, picnic pavilions, and improved fishing pier. The project has completed several key phases ...

Fort Walton Beach High School English and debate teacher Katrina Brownsburger was named 2025 Teacher of the Year after growing regional debate participation from 6 to 64 schools across Northwest Florida.

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1 day ago · The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved $2.1 million in additional funding Tuesday for a multi-use path project along College Boulevard and Forest Road, addressing increased construction costs for the transportation initiative.. The 2.486-mile path will stretch from the intersection of Palm Boulevard and College Boulevard to the intersection of Forest Road and Rocky Bayou Drive ...

2 days ago · The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter of intent to Eglin Air Force Base on Tuesday to explore managing and operating Eglin Beach Park near the Destin Bridge.. The park, which currently operates as a military-only facility, is open for approximately eight hours daily during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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