One Flight Will Help Save Hundreds More Cats at Fort Walton Beach Shelter

SOCKS will fly 110 cats from Fort Walton Beach to Maryland, creating shelter space while giving more animals a chance at adoption.
Fort Walton Beach Man Faces Life in Prison After Federal Fentanyl Indictment

A Fort Walton Beach man has been federally indicted on charges alleging he trafficked more than 400 grams of fentanyl.
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Delivers Breakthrough Cardiovascular Care Close to Home

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital performed the tri-county area’s first renal denervation procedure for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
Fort Walton Beach Police Make Arrest After Violent Condo Shooting

Two people were shot at a Fort Walton Beach condominium complex before police tracked down and arrested a suspect in Crestview.
Cruise on in to Eglin Federal Credit Union for America’s 250th Celebration Giveaway

Eglin Federal Credit Union is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with patriotic branch events and a chance to win a cruise vacation for two.
New Traffic Plan Aims to Stop Crashes on Beal

Fort Walton Beach is restricting turns at the Beal Parkway and First Street intersection after dozens of crashes raised safety concerns.
$183,000 in Fines, One Big Question: Who Owns Hollywood Boulevard?

Fort Walton Beach leaders voted unanimously to reject a request for broader school-zone camera refunds, saying citations were legally issued despite an unresolved ownership dispute over Hollywood Boulevard.
New Perry Avenue Restrictions Aim to Protect Neighborhoods

Fort Walton Beach will close northbound Perry Avenue on weekends through Labor Day in an effort to reduce neighborhood cut-through traffic.
Urgent Boil-Water Warning: E. Coli Found in South Okaloosa Well

Residents in parts of South Okaloosa are being urged to boil their water after a raw sample from Hawkins Well tested positive for E. coli, prompting a precautionary advisory.
Why Eglin Doesn’t Want You on This Stretch of Beach

Eglin Air Force Base officials say rising trespassing incidents on Santa Rosa Island’s restricted test areas are putting people at risk and disrupting military operations.