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Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find

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Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find

The tiger sharks arrive like clockwork every June, drawn to the Okaloosa Island Pier by an unusual event that happens in the Gulf. For the past four years, Okaloosa’s Natural Resources Chief Alex Fogg and his team have been there waiting for them, ready with heavy tackle, steel leaders and satellite tags to unlock the mysteries of why this impressive apex predator seeks out the Pier. Last week marked another successful chapter in their ongoing …Read Article

Okaloosa Island’s Brooks Bridge replacement project shows significant progress

Construction on the Brooks Bridge replacement project is making steady progress as shown in aerial comparisons between spring 2023 and spring 2025. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) released photos showing advancement on the new westbound bridge structure, which will be part of two new parallel bridges replacing the existing span that opened in 1966. The 2025 photo highlights pier construction for the new bridge, which will stand …Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

I visited an island on Florida's panhandle that made me feel like I was vacationing in the Caribbean

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I took a trip to a Florida island that feels like the Caribbean.chris dasilva/500px/Getty ImagesMy family and I took a trip to Okaloosa Island, located on Florida's Emerald Coast.The breathtaking white sand beaches made me feel like I was in the Caribbean.I also loved how family-friendly the area is and how many good local restaurants there are.When planning a family vacation last summer, I knew I wanted to travel somewhere with white sand beach…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Dropping a GoPro Under the World’s Most Dangerous Fishing Pier - Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine

The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in Florida is often referred to as the "world's most dangerous pier" due to the high concentration of tiger sharks and other marine life in the area. A video posted on YouTube by Brant Peacher showed a massive tiger shark and "endless amounts of giant sharks" near the pier.Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Eglin Air Force Base installing new fencing along Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island

Eglin Air Force Base is actively installing new fencing along the north side of Highway 98 across Okaloosa Island, stretching from the U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The Civil Engineer Group began installing approximately 17,000 linear feet of fencing on March 17, with completion scheduled for June 30. According to an Eglin spokesperson, the fencing serves multiple purposes, including addressing safety co…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Okaloosa Island Pier cleanup removes record low amount of debris

More than 80 divers descended beneath the Okaloosa Island Pier on Sunday to participate in the first of two annual cleanup dives, removing nearly 57 pounds of debris from the marine environment. The amount collected represents the smallest haul in the event’s history, which organizers say signals the success of ongoing conservation efforts. “This is the lowest amount of debris we’ve removed from the pier since we started doing these pier cleanu…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

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