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!

Traffic

Fort Walton Beach to close right turn lane at Highway 98 and Perry Avenue on Saturdays

Parks+Rec

Fort Walton Beach renames Kenwood Park to honor Peters family legacy following 50 years of service

Crab Island, Public Safety

Okaloosa County votes to remove Crab Island safety corridor citing maintenance costs and inefficiency

Parks+Rec

Okaloosa County approves $1M for Liza Jackson Park boat ramp renovation in Fort Walton Beach

Coastal Resources

Emerald Coast Open removes over 20,500 lionfish during tournament weekend in Destin

Sports

Vikings’ signing day features 12 athletes across six programs

Giving Back

Three Okaloosa leaders honored for mental health advocacy

Beach

Gulfarium CARE Center kicks off 2025 turtle season with public Gulf release

Parks+Rec, Public Safety

Early morning fire damages Grady Brown Park bathroom facility in Walton County

Events

Fort Walton Beach issues noise alert for Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

Sports

Lady Vikings punch ticket to Final Four with extra-inning thriller

Business

ERA American Real Estate completes headquarters renovation, launches new small business spaces in Shalimar