Storm Force Hurricane Shutters

05/21/2026

🥔Greer’s in Jay is now selling potatoes that were planted and harvested by our very own Jay High School FFA Chapter! Stop by and support these hardworking students while grabbing some locally grown goodness. 🌱

05/21/2026

20,000+ LIONFISH: More than 20,000 lionfish were pulled from the Gulf during the 2026 Emerald Coast Open, as over 100 divers from across the United States worked to thin the invasive species from the area’s vast artificial reef system.

The tournament, which has drawn divers to Destin-Fort Walton Beach since 2019, included a pre-tournament harvest of 5,734 lionfish followed by a two-day main event that yielded 15,018 — bringing the total to 20,752. Lionfish were measured and weighed behind AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar, with the nearby Lionfish Festival hosted by HarborWalk Village.

Divers competed in teams for more than $100,000 in cash and gear prizes provided by event partners across categories including smallest lionfish, largest lionfish and most lionfish caught.

Full story: https://getthecoast.com/divers-remove-more-than-20000-lionfish-from-the-gulf-during-emerald-coast-open/

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

Be Storm Force ready!!

05/16/2026

Be Storm Force ready!!

05/07/2026

Come join Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources for a fun morning on the beach and help restoration efforts in Choctawhatchee Bay! 🌱

📍 Where: Meet at Veterans Park: 1300 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
📅 When: Saturday May 23, 2026 from 8:00am – 10:00am
☀ What to Bring: Water, Sun Protection, closed toed shoes, and gardening tools (if you have them)

If you can make it, Please register at https://bit.ly/4u1Np0O
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

🧰 Having your supplies ready ahead of a storm helps you stay safe, comfortable & self-sufficient if power or services are disrupted.

Be sure to restock with the basics this Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week:
✔️ Water (one gallon per person, per day)
✔️ Non-perishable food
✔️ Flashlights & extra batteries
✔️ Medications & important documents
✔️ Emergency weather radio

Think about your household’s specific needs—pets, kids, or medical equipment & plan accordingly.

🎒 Build it now, so you’re ready later. Get the full checklist at FloridaDisaster.org/Kit.

05/06/2026

📡 For Day 3 of Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week, we’re focusing on staying informed before & during the storm.

▪️ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
▪️ Know the hazards that could impact your area & what they mean for you
▪️ Understand the difference between watches & warnings

❗️ Being informed helps you act faster when it matters most. Sign up for local weather alerts at FloridaDisaster.org/AlertFlorida!