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!

From The State, Politics

DeSantis appoints Doug Broxson to State University System Board of Governors

Coastal Resources

Diving, fishing tournament raises over $17,000 for artificial reef construction in Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Parks+Rec

Okaloosa unveils pickleball courts, expanded horse stalls at Baker Recreation Center

Band, School

Okaloosa County high school marching bands earn superior ratings at state assessment

Business

Affordable senior housing community opens in Crestview with 107 units

History

The 1950s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ neighborhood of Fort Walton Beach

Public Safety

Man sentenced to 30 years for shooting at Fort Walton Beach bar

Parks+Rec

Destin approves expanded parking for Shores at Crystal Beach

Traffic

Okaloosa County secures $1 million state grant for Santa Rosa Boulevard improvements

Traffic

Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties approve agreement for Highway 98 connector study

Public Safety

POLICE: 87-year-old man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound at White-Wilson Medical Center

Giving Back, School

FWBHS, Choctaw principals fish with Silver Sands students to promote annual fish fry fundraiser