Giving Back

Fort Walton Beach firefighters raise $36,000 in holiday toy drive

News

Okaloosa Beach Safety starts lifeguard hiring for 2025 season

Giving Back

Bit-Wizards’ Be the Magic Foundation fulfills Christmas wishes for 17 local families

Traffic

U.S. Highway 98 to undergo new traffic configuration for drainage work

School

READing Paws program expands to five Okaloosa County schools

Politics

Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel earns second Mitchell Award for public service

Parks+Rec

New $4.2 million visitor center breaks ground at Topsail Hill Preserve

Public Safety

FWC investigating reported fatal hunting incident at Eglin Range near Freeport

Public Safety, School

Fort Walton Beach High School placed on brief lockdown after suspicious person report

Events

Fort Walton Beach Woman’s Club announces winners of inaugural Holiday Tree Trek contest

Giving Back

United Way grant boosts homeless mental health services in Northwest Florida

Events

Temple Beth Shalom plans community Hanukkah celebration at Fort Walton Beach Landing

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