Fort Walton Beach Announces Opening of New Museum Store at Indian Temple Mound Museum

The Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach will open a new museum store on November 1 as part of its ongoing expansion and renovation, offering visitors unique items and artwork while increasing exhibit space.
Fort Walton Beach accepts $152k ICE grant under 287(g) program

Fort Walton Beach will take $152,500 in federal ICE funds to support its 287(g) immigration partnership β but not everyone agrees itβs a good idea. Officials say it wonβt change local policing, while residents voiced strong opinions on both sides.
Fort Walton Beach Woman Arrested on Prostitution Charge Following Undercover Investigation

Okaloosa County deputies arrested Suping Wu, 30, of New York, on a prostitution charge at a Fort Walton Beach spa following an undercover investigation prompted by tips from Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.
Fort Walton Beach City Council puts charter reforms back to voters, rekindling debate over ‘will of the people’

Fort Walton Beach voters could soon decide again whether city officials should be paid and how much City Hall can spend each year. The council says itβs about fixing flaws β critics say itβs about ignoring the will of voters.
Rotary Club of Destin Expands Public Rescue Tube Program Across Okaloosa County Beaches

βThese tubes are already making a difference at Destin beach accesses,β said Rotary project co-chairs Dion Moniz and Wayne Bernheisel. βNow, we are excited to expand this proven program across more parts of Okaloosa County, making our beaches even safer for residents and visitors.”
Eglin Federal Credit Union Rows for Hope: $50K Raised to Fight Suicide

Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated more than $50,000 over three years to support Bring Hope Nowβs suicide prevention programs, raising funds through employee-led initiatives and sponsorship of the annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival in Fort Walton Beach.
Stagecrafters to Perform Musical Comedy βSister Actβ in Fort Walton Beach

Stagecrafters Community Theatre will stage the musical comedy Sister Act at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium on November 7β9 and 14β16. The production, based on the 1992 film, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Tickets are $30 and available online or at the door.
Choctawhatchee High to Unveil Totem Pole During Homecoming Celebration

Official unveiling of Choctawhatchee High Schoolβs new 11-foot totem pole during Homecoming 2025, honoring more than 70 years of school tradition.
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course unveils new TrackMan system

From Ryder Cup courses to kids’ games, Fort Walton Beach’s golf range just got a high-tech makeover.
$2.8 Million in illegal bingo profits returned to Okaloosa charities

After years of legal battles, stolen bingo profits are finally going back where they belong β into Okaloosa County charities.