Tag: Okaloosa

Okaloosa County approves .5 million contract for VPS upgrades.

Okaloosa County approves $5.5 million contract for VPS upgrades.

Felix - January 14, 2024
SHALIMAR — During Tuesday's Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the county approved a $5,517,191 construction contract with Whitesell-Green Inc. to construct shade canopies and refurbish existing walkways at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).Here's what we know:What's coming...
Okaloosa signs long term joint use airport agreement with Eglin AFB

Okaloosa signs long term joint use airport agreement with Eglin AFB

Felix - January 8, 2022
EGLIN AFB — The excellent news far outweighed the dangerous this week for Okaloosa County Airports Director Tracy Stage as he balanced the lack of a service with the finalization of a joint-use agreement that extends a facility partnership between the county...
Okaloosa County and Eglin Air Force Base ink new airport agreement

Okaloosa County and Eglin Air Force Base ink new airport agreement

Felix - January 8, 2022
Tracy StageEGLIN AFB — The excellent news far outweighed the unhealthy this week for Okaloosa County Airports Director Tracy Stage as he balanced the lack of a service with the finalization of a joint-use agreement that extends a facility partnership...
Okaloosa County celebrates Southwest Airlines arrival at local airport

Okaloosa County celebrates Southwest Airlines arrival at local airport

Felix - May 6, 2021
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Thursday was a historic day for Okaloosa County and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport because it was introduced {that a} partnership had been cast with Southwest Airlines that ought to show useful to guests and vacationers...