2024 News releases include:

August 21

• Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon to hold Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Future County Park - Patriots Park

August 9

• Okaloosa County takes major step toward new Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility

July 30

• Court rules in favor of Okaloosa County on all claims in Timberview Helicopter Order

July 16

• Okaloosa County EMS achieves Gold Status recognition for 10th consecutive year

July 10

• Residents Invited to Flood Vulnerability Assessment Project Public Meeting Tuesday, July 30^th

July 8

• Construction begins on Historic Bridge-to-Bridge Path Containing Photoluminescent Stone

July 3

• Okaloosa County to Break Ground on new Agriculture Learning Center

June 24

• Okaloosa County to Break Ground on Historic Bridge-to-Bridge Multi-use Path

June 19

• Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners to Initially serve as governing board of Dorcas Fire District following signing of HB 897

May 30

• Okaloosa Announces New Efforts in Opioid Epidemic with Revive Awareness Day Event

May 28

• Okaloosa County to hold 2^nd Annual Women Veterans’ Day Celebration

May 23

• Okaloosa County to Collect Organic/Vegetative Storm Debris

May 21

• World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament Celebrates Another Successful Year, records Record-breaking Largest Lionfish

May 13

• More than 275 Artificial Reefs Recently Deployed off of Destin-Fort Walton Beach  

May 10

• Okaloosa County Jail Warns Families about Bond Scam

May 9

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach to host World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament  

April 22

• Okaloosa County to host ‘Florida’s Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party’

April 11

• Okaloosa maintains over 20-year StormReady designation from National Weather Service

March 27

• Commissioner Nathan Boyles to host Town Hall Meeting (North Okaloosa Planning Study)

March 14

• Okaloosa County to hold Town Halls for North Okaloosa Planning Study 

March 6

• Okaloosa County Jail Celebrates Inmate Success with ‘Anchored’ Program

February 20

• Okaloosa County’s Shoal River Ranch Gigasite recognized with prestigious ‘Select Site’ distinction by CSX Railroad

February 2

• Okaloosa Extension Agent Recognized by DAR for Decades of Conservation Service

January 30

• Large Research Vessel deployed as Artificial Reef in Northwest Florida through wide-reaching Tourism Collaboration 

2023 News releases include:

November 30

• Okaloosa County EMS Implements New Lifesaving Blood Delivery Program

November 13

• Okaloosa County Burn Ban Expires Nov. 14 at Midnight

November 7

• Okaloosa County extends burn ban

October 31

• Okaloosa County Enacts Burn Ban

October 6

• TSA Announces PreCheck Enrollment Event at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

September 21

• Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder Appointed to FAC Board of Directors and Committees

September 20

• Okaloosa County Recognized with Prestigious Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution  

September 19

• Commissioner Paul Mixon Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Committee

August 21

• Okaloosa County Seeks Applicants Interested in Serving on the Northwest Florida Health Council  Applications Due by September 5, 2023

August 11

• Okaloosa County celebrates reclaimed water pipeline with ribbon cutting ceremony

August 10

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Receives Prestigious Designation from Destinations International

August 9

• Okaloosa County Launches Community Survey on Housing Issues 

July 20

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Participates in Unique Whale Shark Tagging Effort 

July 19

• Okaloosa County EMS achieves national recognition for 10th consecutive year 

July 18

• Okaloosa County creates committee to improve Northwest Florida Fairgrounds 

June 16

• Okaloosa County Approved for nearly $9 million in State Funding 

June 6

• Okaloosa County Mourns Loss of Longtime Water & Sewer Director

June 5

• Okaloosa County Works to Improve Public Transportation 

June 5

• Okaloosa County Completes Required Annual Report for Local Mitigation Strategy  

May 25

• Okaloosa County releases Hurricane Preparedness Materials

May 23

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach sets new records at World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament

May 15

• Okaloosa County to Celebrate Women Veterans Day 

April 26

• Flight School at Destin Executive Airport Approved for Veteran Training

April 19

• World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament to be held in Destin-Fort Walton Beach 

April 14

• Okaloosa County Partners with Thomas P. Miller & Associates on Attainable Housing Strategic Plan 

April 13

• Okaloosa County takes action to comply with FAA ruling

April 6

• Okaloosa County announces Special Meeting related to FAA ruling

March 31

• Okaloosa County Destin-Fort Walton Beach needs volunteers for Earth Day cleanup

March 21

• Okaloosa County seeks applicants for Code Enforcement Board

March 20

• Okaloosa County making preparations for possible sargassum accumulation 

March 7

• Okaloosa to move forward with corrective action plan following FAA ruling

February 23

• Okaloosa County to evaluate options following FAA ruling 

February 21

• Okaloosa County Awarded $800,000 by State of Florida for Resilience Planning Efforts

February 10

• Okaloosa County Coastal Resources Team assists with devil ray research

January 25

• Okaloosa County Corrections Actively Combats Fentanyl-related issues
• Okaloosa Chief Correctional Officer responds to recent inmate deaths

January 20

• Public Invited to Public Beach Expansion Celebration

January 17

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach tourism expands artificial reef system with 180-ft vessel deployment

January 9

• Okaloosa County Seeks Applicants to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 

2022 News releases include: 

December 29

• Okaloosa County to lower flags in honor of Corporal Ray Hamilton

November 1

• Okaloosa County 2022 Community Survey Opens to all Residents

October 20

• Okaloosa County Seeks Applicants Interesting in Serving on the Okaloosa Gas District BOD

October 4

• Okaloosa County Prepares for Upcoming Resident Survey

September 21

• Charter Flight Inquiries - Bob Sikes Airport

September 14

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Hosts Concourse C Ribbon Cutting

September 1

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Completion of Okaloosa Island Boat Basin

August 19

• Saltwater Restaurants and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism to host the International Coastal Cleanup

July 29

• Overnight Lane Closure on Racetrack Road for Sewer Line Upgrades

July 28

• Overnight Lane Closure in Crestview - PJ Adams Parkway

June 29

• Okaloosa County Shares Hurricane Preparedness Resources

June 28

• Okaloosa County EMS Receives National Recognition 

June 14

• Okaloosa County Approved for $7.9 Million in State Funding

May 25

• Lakeshore Drive Interchange Seasonal Road Closure Near Mid-Bay Bridge

May 19

• DFWB Hosts World's Largest Lionfish Tournament

May 12

• Okaloosa County Seeks Value Adjustment Board Applications by May 20

May 9

• New Beach Safety measures implemented county-wide

April 27

• Media Alert Sheriff Larry Gilbert EOC Dedication

April 27

• Food Truck Frenzy at Okaloosa County Department of Corrections

March 29

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Seeks Volunteers for Dune Stabilization

March 18

• Okaloosa County to Host Local Government Career Fair

March 17

• Okaloosa County Offers $1.5 Million to Non-Profits Through ARPA Funding

March 10

• Coffee With Carolyn Town Hall

February 28

• Okaloosa County TDD Expands “Boat Yard” Artificial Reef Site

February 25

• Overnight Lane Closure on Racetrack Road for Sewer Line Upgrades

February 16

• CCA Florida to Restock Redfish in Okaloosa County

February 1

• North Okaloosa Broadband Survey

 

 

2021 News releases include:

 

December 16

• FEMA approves local hazard mitigation strategy 

November 1

• Okaloosa County EMS Pay Increases

October 22

• Foy Shaw Parkway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

October 21

• Temporary Antioch Road Closure for Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad to Repave

October 18

• Okaloosa County Set to Unveil Women Veterans Monuments

October 14

• Ceremony Will Honor Local Adult Learners Who Recently Earned Diploma

October 6

• Voters Approve Okaloosa County Tourism Development District Expansion

October 5

• Okaloosa County Hires New Deputy County Administrator

September 24

• Vice Chairman Mel Ponder Elected to FAC Board of Directors

September 22

• Okaloosa County Adopts TDD Countywide Expansion Ordinance

September 9

• Southwest Crestview Bypass Groundbreaking Ceremony

September 8

• Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition RESTORE Act Subaward

September 2

• Positive Feedback on Santa Rosa Blvd. Improvement Concepts

August 6

• Racetrack Road sewer line work and traffic delays possible beginning Aug. 8

July 19

• Chairman Carolyn Ketchel Presented with FAC Presidential Advocacy Award

June 30

• Antioch Temporary Road Closure

June 3

• Okaloosa County Approved for $2.5 Million in State Funding for Priority Projects

May 21

• Lakeshore Drive Interchange Seasonal Road Closure Near Mid-Bay Bridge

May 19

• Okaloosa County EMS Crew Recognized for Humanitarian Efforts

May 7

• Okaloosa County Sinks Retired US Air Force Vessel for Artificial Reef Program

April 27 

• Media Partners Invited to Help Welcome the May 6, 12:15pm SW Airlines Inaugural Flight to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

April 27 

• Commissoner Nathan Boyles to Host Town Hall Meeting, SR4 / SR189 Feasibility Study

April 22 

• Food Truck Frenzy at Okaloosa County Department of Corrections

April 7

• Okaloosa County Department of Corrections Employees Reject Union Representation

April 6

• Okaloosa County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

March 31

• Public Invited to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Shore at Crystal Beach Park Expansion

March 24

• Commissioner Trey Goodwin to Host Town Hall Meeting, Dates Avenue NW Development

March 3

• City of Laurel Hill Mailer Not an Endorsement by Okalooosa County Officials

February 25

• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Welcomes New Airline

February 24

• VPS Press Conference Media Alert

February 24

• BCC Lowers Flags in Remembrance of the 500,000 Americans Who Have Lost Lives to COVID-19

February 18

• Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation

February 10

• Okaloosa County Employees Reject Union Representation

January 12

• FAC Best Practices Award

2020 News releases include: 

 

September 22nd

• Hurricane Sally Debris Removal 

March 5th

• Daily Controlled Burn Operation to Begin 

February 13th

• Destin and County Announce Dredging Operation 
  • Additional Visual 

February 11th

• New Flight to VPS Announced

January 22nd

• Credit Rating for Airport Improves

January 8th

• Commission Cuts Ribbon on County Mental Health Diversion Program

 

2019 News releases include: 

December 16

• Commissioner to Introduce "Second Amendment Safe Haven" Resolution at December 17th BCC Meeting. 

December 6

• Okaloosa County Commission Chooses New Elected Leadership Team
• Sanitary Sewer Overflow Quckly Responded to by Oklaloosa County Water and Sewer