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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!

Athlete of the Week

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chloe Bailey pitched through pain, a perfect game and back-to-back no-hitters to lead Niceville softball back to state

Public Safety

Suspect in custody after shooting incident in Freeport prompts school lockdowns

Traffic

Crews begin drainage work near Cinco Bayou as Eglin Parkway resurfacing project moves forward

Public Safety, Weather

Sen. Rick Scott joins local officials in Destin to kick off hurricane preparedness push

Military

Air Force selects American Dunes Foundation to lease Eglin golf course

Weather

NWS confirms tornado hit Walton County on Memorial Day; no injuries reported

Giving Back

Hundreds honor fallen service members at Fort Walton Beach Memorial Day ceremony

Events

Winners announced for 70th annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade in Fort Walton Beach

From The State

Gov. DeSantis appoints four to Northwest Florida State College board of trustees

Traffic

Crestview street resurfacing project begins Tuesday on nine roads

Sports

Niceville softball punches ticket to second straight state championship game with 2-1 win over Braden River

School

Ruckel Middle School student earns statewide math honor with perfect score

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