Fort Walton Beach Police Department Earns Reaccreditation From CFA With Full Compliance
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation with no non-compliant findings, reaffirming its commitment to professional standards and community accountability.
Okaloosa County High School Bands Achieve Straight Superior Ratings at 2025 FBA Marching Assessment
All five Okaloosa County high school marching bands earned Straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, making the district the only one in its region with top ratings across all schools.
New Affordable Senior Apartment Community Opens in Crestview
New Affordable Senior Apartment Community Opens in Crestview Staff Reports October 23, 2025 8:56 am Crestview, Okaloosa County In Brief: 👥 Who: Housing Trust Group, AM Affordable Housing, Alonzo Mourning, Matthew A. Rieger, Dusty Allison, Paul Mixon, John Feeney 🏗️ What: Opening of Princeton Grove, a $28 million affordable housing community for seniors 55+ 📅 […]
Generations United Church Announces Historic Leadership Transition After 40 Years of Service by Pastor Phil Daniels
Generations United Church in Niceville will celebrate a major leadership transition on October 26 as longtime pastor Phil Daniels retires after 40 years of service. Executive Pastor Tommy Brown will step into the lead pastor role, continuing the church’s multigenerational mission of faith and community connection.
Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Shooting at Coasters
Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Shooting at Coasters Staff Reports October 22, 2025 11:32 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Michael Alan Ladson was convicted of attempted second-degree murder for a 2022 shooting at Coasters in Fort Walton Beach. Ladson fired a single shot at […]
All Walton County High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Top 20%
All three traditional high schools in Walton County—South Walton High, Freeport High, and Walton High—earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best High Schools” rankings, placing them among the top 20% of schools across the country for academic performance and college readiness.
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.
