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14 hours ago · Construction at Norriego Point continues with shoreline stabilization, boardwalk pilings, and dune crossovers nearing various stages of completion, according to a Department of Environmental Protection project update shared at Monday’s Destin City Council meeting.. Public Information Director Tamara Young reported that shoreline stabilization work at the harbor entrance, including site ...

Fort Walton Beach High School English and debate teacher Katrina Brownsburger was named 2025 Teacher of the Year after growing regional debate participation from 6 to 64 schools across Northwest Florida.

14 hours ago · Funded through the NRDA Final Restoration Plan RP-1, the $12.2 million project will transform the waterfront site with improved boat ramp access, expanded parking areas, enhanced nature trails, and new recreational facilities. Plans include a new boat trailer parking lot, mooring dock, restrooms, picnic pavilions, and improved fishing pier. The project has completed several key phases ...

2 days ago · The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter of intent to Eglin Air Force Base on Tuesday to explore managing and operating Eglin Beach Park near the Destin Bridge.. The park, which currently operates as a military-only facility, is open for approximately eight hours daily during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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Jan 8, 2025 · The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in tourist development tax funding for the final segment of the Destin Crosstown Connector project.. The approved interlocal agreement with the City of Destin covers construction of the Beach Drive to Benning Drive roadway leg, which will complete the connector route running from Commons Drive to Stahlman Avenue.