News

Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center closed due COVID-19 exposure

The Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive is closed to the public beginning today, July 20, until further notice because of COVID-19 exposure. The facility is being decontaminated […]

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

The Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive is closed to the public beginning today, July 20, until further notice because of COVID-19 exposure.

The facility is being decontaminated this week, according to a city press release. All indoor programs and activities are suspended until further notice.

According to city officials, measures will continue to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while safely providing essential services to the public.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Business

Fort Walton Beach City Council gives initial OK to cottage food stands

Parks+Rec

Fort Walton Beach shelves splash pad, new restrooms at The Landing as council seeks to close out renovation

Traffic

Street resurfacing work begins at multiple locations across the City of Fort Walton Beach

Traffic

City of Fort Walton Beach to resurface Memorial Parkway this week

Michael Cobb commented on WordroW: August 19, 2026

“3,14”

Respond

Michael Cobb commented on WordroW: August 18, 2026

“2 min 17 sec”

Mary O'Daniels commented on Okaloosa Administrator outlines mandated, quality-of-life aspects of county budget

“Please consider, brown flag. To ensure people are warned ahead of existing pathogens and bacteria. TDC has funds available. Thank you.”

“Brown flag, is needed. Please get on this.As for public safety. Thanks for your dedication.”

Brock Allen commented on Fort Walton Beach City Council approves Steamboat Landing demolition

“My family had a time share there. How do I access the services now?”

Jayson Housson commented on Fort Walton Beach shelves splash pad, new restrooms at The Landing as council seeks to close out renovation

“Can the “park” or ever you call the space at the west end of Okaloosa island under Walter tower, get some much needed updates and major improvements? We have visitors...”

Lisa Medlock commented on New 268-unit apartment complex planned for Downtown Fort Walton Beach

“Thank you.”

Brenda Franco commented on Charter completes Cox transaction, bringing Spectrum brand to Northwest Florida by mid-September

“What about cox. net email accounts?”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: August 21, 2026

“2:17, 6 attempts”

Joe Russano commented on Charter completes Cox transaction, bringing Spectrum brand to Northwest Florida by mid-September

“If we have cox Inernet and cable TV . What do we need to do when the change over happens on our part”