United Fidelity Bank to Host Annual Fort Walton Beach Community Day
United Fidelity Bank will host its 4th annual Community Day in Fort Walton Beach on October 25, featuring free food, games, live music, and a book giveaway for children, along with booths from over 30 local organizations.
Fort Walton Beach Police Respond to Reported Shots at White Wilson Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach police responded to White Wilson Medical Center after an 87-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot. He was transported to the hospital, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.
Nighttime Roadwork Alert! East Redstone Avenue Closures Start Oct. 22 in Crestview
Crestview drivers should plan for intermittent nighttime closures along East Redstone Avenue from October 22 through November 5 as city crews complete drainage improvements tied to the intersection realignment project near State Road 85.
Santa Rosa Beach Woman Arrested After Child Found Wandering Roadway
A Santa Rosa Beach woman was arrested after deputies found her 5-year-old child wandering alone in the roadway. Investigators say the child’s mother, Maureen Oneill, left him home alone for several hours while she shopped in Panama City Beach.
Three Crestview Public Works Leaders Earn National Management Certification
Three Crestview Public Works Leaders Earn National Management Certification Staff Reports October 16, 2025 4:13 pm Crestview In Brief: 🏆 Three Crestview Public Works employees earned national management certification from the APWA. 👷♂️ The honorees — Kyle Lusk, Nick McLeod, and Brandon Bolton — have a combined 59 years of service to the city. 📘 […]
Tom Glavine Golf Outing Raises $200,000 to Support Walton County Education and Workforce Programs
The 5th Annual Tom Glavine Field of Dreams Golf Outing raised $200,000 to support Seacoast Collegiate High School and Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center, funding dual enrollment, college programs, and workforce development opportunities in Walton County.
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.
Walton County school bus driver, DoD contractor arrested in sexual abuse case involving teenager
Walton County school bus driver, DoD contractor arrested in sexual abuse case involving teenager Staff Reports October 15, 2025 3:36 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🚔 Arrested: Walton County deputies took a local bus driver into custody after a college student came forward. 🏫 School Action: The district suspended him immediately and began termination proceedings. ⚖️ […]
Generations United Church Opens Niceville’s First Cold Night Shelter to Protect Families and Seniors During Winter Weather
Generations United Church in Niceville is opening the city’s first Cold Night Emergency Shelter to protect families and elderly residents during freezing weather. The shelter, located at 108 Highway 85 N, will open on nights below 41°F and provide meals, beds, and essential support to those in need.
Bishop Wack Addresses Immigration in Letter to Diocese
Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee released a letter urging parishioners to reflect on immigration policies, family separation, and the impact on children, guided by Catholic teaching during Respect Life Month.
