Giving Back

City of Fort Walton Beach to host ‘Greatest American Cleanup’ on First Street this Saturday

The City of Fort Walton Beach is partnering with Keep Okaloosa Beautiful for a cleanup along First Street as part of the Greatest American Cleanup.

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

The City of Fort Walton Beach will hold a community cleanup along First Street on Saturday, March 7, with volunteers gathering at 8 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, located at 134 Beal Parkway.

The event, organized in partnership with Keep Okaloosa Beautiful and in support of the Greatest American Cleanup, will run from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Volunteers will pick up trash along First Street from St. Mary Avenue to Eglin Parkway.

The city will provide buckets, gloves and trash pickers, though volunteers are encouraged to bring their own cleanup gear.

The Greatest American Cleanup is an initiative from Keep America Beautiful aimed at making the country look its best ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The campaign’s goal is to remove 25 billion pieces of litter and beautify 25,000 communities nationwide by that date.

Those with questions can contact Devon Ravine with the City of Fort Walton Beach Public Information Office at 850-586-7855.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Events

America 250 parade rescheduled in Crestview, with Olympic medalist as grand marshal

Events

Okaloosa America 250 to host free appreciation event for military, first responders in Crestview

Sports

FWBHS athletes, ROTC cadets hit the field with Army for America 250 workout

Events

America 250: Your guide to Fourth of July festivities across Okaloosa County

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 22, 2026

“0:20, 3 attempts. Yowza!”

Respond

Lydia Weaver commented on HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Emerald Coast Vibe’s Tiffany Bechard balances events, entrepreneurship and a family of six

“I met Tiffany years ago at the Campus Cafe and always knew she would do great things . And she sure has and then same. So proud of her and...”

Tom commented on Gap Creek flooding: Fort Walton Beach residents seek help as Okaloosa outlines projects, permitting hurdles

“Could it be this area draining into Cinco Bayou is reason water quality there can’t pass standards? People living on and using that waterway should be up in arms to...”

“DUH….Maybe, just maybe this draining into Cinco Bayou is the reason Cinco’s water quality of late can’t pass the test????? MAYBE….YEP, MOST LIKELY!!”

Morgan Nolan commented on Gap Creek flooding: Fort Walton Beach residents seek help as Okaloosa outlines projects, permitting hurdles

“I have lived in Overbrook since 2021 and we have flooded 3 times. Our home is the one that flooded in 2024 from the rainstorm, and we had another flood...”

Keith kulow commented on City of Fort Walton Beach expects storm debris cleanup to begin midweek

“Estimated date cleanup for Lake Lorraine??”

W Taylor commented on Isaias debris cleanup: Where things stand in Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach

“If you think it’s bad here go to Gulf Breeze. It’ll take months to clean up there.”

Carlos K Gallusser commented on Veteran-owned tactical training and defense facility in DeFuniak Springs to expand after multimillion-dollar contracts

“Great to know my nephew Ryan "Jume" Jumonville is supporting our nations defenders.”

Trey Gregory commented on 10 candidates tackle budget, services and spending cap at Fort Walton Beach City Council forum

“Hi Get The Coast — Thank you for this article. Do you intend to publish the candidates’ answers to the full slate of questions? If so - thank you! If...”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 20, 2026

“0:40, 4 attempts”