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Fort Walton Beach man arrested after crime spree involving carjacking and burglary

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A 30-year-old man is charged in Okaloosa County with attempted carjacking, vehicle theft, residential burglary and fleeing police.MatFort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Church of Christ leads effort to help couple get new home after health, housing crisis

When Ricardo Morales walked into Karen and Craig Geohagan’s Fort Walton Beach home in late March, he knew immediately the longtime congregation members couldn’t stay there another day. The roof, damaged from fallen tree limbs, was covered with multiple tarps that only minimized water intrusion. Inside, black mold had spread throughout the house, creating dangerous living conditions for the couple who were both recovering from serious medical pr…Health · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Choctaw boys soccer advances to 9-2-2 with rivalry win over Fort Walton Beach

With playoff positioning and crosstown bragging rights both at stake, Choctaw defeated Fort Walton Beach 4-2 at Joe Etheredge Stadium on Monday night. Kameron Kestner and Jamaarie Alcide each finished with two goals to lead the Indians, who completed the season sweep of their rival and improved to 9-2-2 overall. “This is a good win for us coming off a loss to Tate,” Choctaw coach Travis Rovillo said. “We were on a run for a while, but Tate kind…Soccer · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

'Community Convoy' planned to support FWB firefighter, honor wife lost to childbirth complications

A convoy of vehicles will roll through Fort Walton Beach on Saturday, Jan. 17, in support of Fort Walton Beach Firefighter David Leonard and his newborn daughter, Marlow. Leonard’s wife, Crysta, passed away last month from complications after giving birth to Marlow. The event begins at 9 a.m. at The Block (113 Eglin Parkway SE) with live music, breakfast and a donation drop-off point. At 11 a.m., participants will depart in a convoy north on Eg…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

New kitchens, restrooms coming to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in $1.9 million project

Local quilt shows, antique sales and fish fries will soon have access to upgraded facilities at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds — now officially known as the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center — after Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously approved a construction contract for a new concession and restroom building. The project carries a total cost of $1,892,910 – a figure corrected during the Jan. 6 meeting after Tourism Director Jenni…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Fort Walton Beach Councilman Ben Merrell juggles waterfront businesses, big projects, and a hands-on approach

Ben Merrell may not have been born in Fort Walton Beach, but after moving here as a child following Hurricane Andrew, this community became home. Today, his work touches nearly every corner of the waterfront — from Power Up Watersports and Soundside Waterfront Bar to tour boats and the redevelopment of the former Playground Inn property. As a business owner and elected Fort Walton Beach City Councilman, Ben’s days are anything but predictable. …Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Police to offer free Citizens' Police Academy starting in February

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Special Operations News - Jan 5, 2026

Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: U.S. Army A/MH-6X Mission Enhanced Little Birds land during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Yuma, Arizona. Photo by Zachary M. Ford, DoD, April 4, 2016. Do you receive our daily newsletter? If not, you can sign up here and enjoy it 2 or 3 days a week with your morning coffee (or afternoon tea depending on wh…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach man's organ donations to be honored in Rose Bowl Parade after impacting 143 lives

When Erik Rushford made the decision to become an organ donor while getting his driver’s license as a teenager, his mother Christine remembers the moment clearly. “He looked at me and said, ‘Should I do that?’” Christine Rushford recalled. “I told him that was a decision that he had to make — he very firmly looked at the lady and said, ‘Yes, definitely.’” That decision would ultimately impact nearly 150 lives after the 22-year-old Fort Walton B…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach boys basketball building something special under Carswell

What once seemed unfathomable is looking more and more like reality: Fort Walton Beach High School is the top boys’ basketball program in Okaloosa County. When Coach Chris Carswell was hired in 2018, the Vikings were a program searching for an identity while Crestview and Choctawhatchee competed for state titles. Eight years later, the culture Carswell has worked tirelessly to build is finally coming to fruition. Fort Walton Beach is 10-5, buil…Basketball · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

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Fort Walton Beach man arrested after crime spree involving carjacking and burglary

Fort Walton Beach Church of Christ leads effort to help couple get new home after health, housing crisis

Choctaw boys soccer advances to 9-2-2 with rivalry win over Fort Walton Beach

'Community Convoy' planned to support FWB firefighter, honor wife lost to childbirth complications

New kitchens, restrooms coming to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in $1.9 million project

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Fort Walton Beach Councilman Ben Merrell juggles waterfront businesses, big projects, and a hands-on approach

Fort Walton Beach Police to offer free Citizens' Police Academy starting in February

Special Operations News - Jan 5, 2026

Fort Walton Beach man's organ donations to be honored in Rose Bowl Parade after impacting 143 lives

Fort Walton Beach boys basketball building something special under Carswell

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Fort Walton Beach man arrested after crime spree involving carjacking and burglary

Fort Walton Beach Church of Christ leads effort to help couple get new home after health, housing crisis

Choctaw boys soccer advances to 9-2-2 with rivalry win over Fort Walton Beach

'Community Convoy' planned to support FWB firefighter, honor wife lost to childbirth complications

New kitchens, restrooms coming to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in $1.9 million project

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Fort Walton Beach Councilman Ben Merrell juggles waterfront businesses, big projects, and a hands-on approach

Fort Walton Beach Police to offer free Citizens' Police Academy starting in February

Special Operations News - Jan 5, 2026

Fort Walton Beach man's organ donations to be honored in Rose Bowl Parade after impacting 143 lives

Fort Walton Beach boys basketball building something special under Carswell

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