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Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fort Walton Beach complex where deputy killed airman

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OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Fort Walton Beach apartment complex where 23-year-old Air Force airman Roger Fortson was sh See the Story

Okaloosa County · Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame celebrates 30th anniversary with seven new inductees

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Destin · Destin

Okaloosa Health Department cautions about blue-green algae at Twin Lake and Kell-Aire Lake in Destin

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City of Fort Walton Beach commits $2 million to 'Around the Mound' project design

The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize an amended agreement with Okaloosa County for the design of the Around the Mound project, committing the city to fund approximately $2.025 million of the estimated $2.7 million design cost. The decision came after the city did not receive a Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) grant that would have covered a significant portion of the project costs. The origin…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach approves new 35-space downtown parking lot next to The Landing

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved a $451,692.78 contract Tuesday night for construction of a new public parking lot at 147 Brooks Street Southeast, waiving the city’s competitive bidding requirements to speed up the project. The council voted 7-0 to award the contract to GLC Contracting, the same company working on the nearby Fort Walton Beach Landing development. The decision allows the city to bypass its standard purchas…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach supports FDOT traffic improvements for Beal Parkway and First Street intersection

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday supporting Florida Department of Transportation traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Beal Parkway and First Street. The intersection has experienced 35 traffic crashes from 2017 to 2022, with 18 crashes already recorded this year, according to Police Chief Robert Bage. In June alone, nine crashes occurred at the location, representing 10 percent of all tr…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Okaloosa County School Board recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

The Okaloosa County School Board approved a proclamation Monday evening designating August 21, 2025, as “Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day.” The proclamation aligns with Florida Statute and aims to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl while supporting education and prevention efforts to protect youth and the community. According to the resolution, thousands of lives are lost every year due to opioid and fentanyl overdoses, particularly…Okaloosa County · Okaloosa County Read Article

Harbor Docks to host 39th annual ‘Take-a-Kid Fishing Day’ auction in Destin

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Destin City Council explores options for additional boating safety zones at Joe's Bayou

The Destin City Council directed staff last week to research justification for establishing additional boating safety zones at Joe’s Bayou following ongoing complaints about possible unsafe vessel activity in the residential waterway. During the August 4 meeting, council members explored options ranging from slow speed zones to numerical speed limits after hearing from residents concerned about jet ski racing and dangerous boating behavior near…Destin · Destin Read Article

Okaloosa County School Board reaffirms continued support for military children, families

The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved a Resolution on Monday, August 11, 2025, committing to connect military students and families to the resources and services they need to ensure a successful school experience. During the meeting, military officials from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, 7th Special Forces Group and Duke Field recognized the school district’s Purple Star Initiative and encouraged support for the resolutio…Okaloosa County · Okaloosa County Read Article

Destin native launches in-home pediatric concierge service across Okaloosa County

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