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Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Director Brings Three-Decade Family Christmas Village Tradition to Life at City Hall

Step inside City Hall and into a tiny Christmas world — packed with 1,000+ pieces, hidden surprises, and a family tradition three decades in the making.

Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Director Tim Gibson and his family have brought their decades-old Christmas village tradition to City Hall, unveiling an intricate display featuring more than 1,000 buildings, figurines, handmade pieces, and a working train. The public can explore the festive miniature world — complete with hidden surprises — through the end of the year.

Smalls Sliders Launches Fort Walton Beach Location With Grand Opening Event

Smalls Sliders will debut its new Fort Walton Beach “Can” location on Dec. 9 with a ribbon cutting, community donation, and special giveaways as the brand continues rapid growth across the Southeast.

Smalls Sliders is bringing its bold orange “Can” concept to Fort Walton Beach, opening a new location on Dec. 10th at 822 Beal Parkway. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a donation to Arc of the Emerald Coast, and giveaways for the first 100 guests as the fast-growing slider brand continues its Florida expansion.

Rain Pushes Christmas Parade to December 2

Due to expected rain, the Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for December 2 and will feature a zoo-themed lineup along its traditional Eglin Parkway route.

Rainy weather has pushed the community’s Christmas Parade to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The parade will follow its familiar route along Eglin Parkway with a festive “Zoo Animals” theme, inviting families to line the roadway for a lively, colorful celebration once conditions clear.

FWBHS Students Debut Tiny House, Gear Up for International Competition

Fort Walton Beach High School’s Building Trades students gave district leaders and community members an inside look at their in-progress tiny house project during a special preview event this week. The showcase highlighted the students’ growing expertise in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and finishing — skills they’ll put to the test when they compete at the 2026 International Builders’ Show® in Orlando.

Allegiant Faces Coast-to-Coast Pilot Picket

Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 will hold a nationwide informational picket on Tuesday to demand a fair contract, with local pilots demonstrating at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 will hold a nationwide informational picket on Tuesday, including at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, as they push the airline to end negotiation delays and offer a fair contract that keeps experienced pilots from leaving.

Okaloosa Technical College Now Accepting Bids for Student-Built Tiny Homes

Okaloosa Technical College has opened bidding on four student-built tiny homes, created by students across multiple skilled trade programs as part of the school’s hands-on training mission.

Okaloosa Technical College is now accepting bids on four student-built tiny homes, each crafted by students in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and building trades programs. The project showcases OTC’s long-standing commitment to hands-on, real-world training that prepares students for in-demand careers.

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