Jared Williams

Well, let’s see…I’m a husband, dad, CrossFitter, and known to always order tacos if they are on the menu. I can also appreciate a really good meme or gif. Oh, and I produce most of the content for Get The Coast!

Parks+Rec

Okaloosa County, Shalimar formalize partnership for new ‘Dowd Park’ with interlocal agreement

Parks+Rec

City of Destin asks county to back its bid to manage Holiday Isle park; commissioners vote to send joint delegation to state

Coastal Resources

$10 million beach renourishment project underway on Holiday Isle in Destin

Coastal Resources

79 divers remove 100 pounds of debris in Okaloosa Island Pier cleanup

Events

Tickets on sale for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival returning April 23-26

School

From the Choctaw band room to Juilliard: trombonist Gamaliel Harris’ five-year journey

Coastal Resources

New sea turtle safety signs installed at 3 boat ramps in Okaloosa County

Giving Back

Shalimar teen builds pollinator garden at Valparaiso Library for Eagle Scout project

Police Blotter

Three teens charged with burglary at Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park in Destin

Traffic

Fort Walton Beach awaits title survey before addressing county’s speed camera refund request

School

Mary Esther Elementary teacher surprised with new HVAC system from We Care for 31 years of dedication

Parks+Rec

Fort Walton Beach Landing reopens April 24 after multi-year renovation