Fort Walton Beach's Cinco Bayou Closed to Swimming Over Bacteria Levels

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County issued a water quality advisory for Cinco Bayou after tests found Enterococcus bacteria exceeding state safety standards. Residents are advised to avoid water activities at the location until bacteria levels return to acceptable ranges.

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