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- Fort Walton Beach names Jason Davis as new city managerJason Davis, currently serving as Deputy County Administrator for St. Lucie County, will begin his new role as Fort Walton Beach City Manager on June 2, 2025.
- TV host Mark Consuelos reminisces about childhood trips to Fort Walton BeachDuring a discussion about revisiting childhood vacation spots, “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host Mark Consuelos mentioned his family’s trips to Fort Walton Beach.
Fort Walton Beach names Jason Davis as new city manager
Jason Davis, currently serving as Deputy County Administrator for St. Lucie County, will begin his new role as Fort Walton Beach City Manager on June 2, 2025.
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TV host Mark Consuelos reminisces about childhood trips to Fort Walton Beach
During a discussion about revisiting childhood vacation spots, “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host Mark Consuelos mentioned his family’s trips to Fort Walton Beach.
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Okaloosa installs bollards to protect new multi-use path from vehicles
Bright yellow posts now mark beach access points along the Bridge-to-Bridge path after incidents of unauthorized driving and parking on the unfinished surface.
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Volunteers to clean up Bud and Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail for 10th anniversary in Fort Walton Beach
The Emerald Coast Exchange Club seeks community help to restore the trail honoring a decorated military hero and his wife, coinciding with upcoming Vietnam veterans’ tribute.
Suspects detained in Georgia following Miramar Beach shooting, car burglaries
Multiple vehicle break-ins along Highway 98 and a shooting off Holiday Road led to suspects being apprehended across state lines after fleeing north.
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Bill to repeal controversial customary use statute passes in Florida Senate
The Florida Senate voted 35-2 Thursday to repeal a controversial 2018 law that restricted public access to beaches in Walton County.
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Axis Physiotherapy Institute expands to Destin, marking third location in five years
The independent physical therapy group will bring their patient-centered approach to the Destin community beginning May 5, building on five years of success throughout the Emerald Coast.
Eglin Air Force Base installing new fencing along Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island
The project aims to protect coastal habitats supporting endangered species while preventing illegal driving that accelerates erosion and threatens Highway 98’s integrity, according to Eglin AFB.
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Local trauma nurse finds healing through helping others after losing son in motorcycle accident
A mother’s journey from grief to purpose, as she transforms personal tragedy into professional compassion at the hospital where her son received care.
Oklahoma man arrested for alleged bomb threat against Okaloosa for S.S. United States purchase
The investigation revealed the suspect never possessed bomb-making materials and had not visited Okaloosa County prior to making the online threat against county plans for the historic vessel.
More than 600 Seniors from across Okaloosa Schools celebrated for academic success
The Okaloosa County School District recognized 619 high-achieving seniors at the annual Anne T. Mitchell Academic Senior Honors Assembly on Tuesday at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena.
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Twin Cities Hospital’s post-anesthesia unit earns nursing excellence award
The unit placed in the top five percent of all HCA Healthcare facilities nationwide, with two other departments receiving honorable mentions in the annual recognition program.
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