Fort Walton Beach approves TrackMan golf upgrade to driving range, backed by user fees

The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 5-1 to lease high-tech TrackMan golf equipment for the cityβs driving range, a move officials say will modernize the facility, attract new users, and generate additional revenue β all without taxpayer burden.
New early Learning Center Coming to Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center

A 16,000-square-foot childcare and early learning center, operated by Grow With Us Learning Academy, will open in 2026 at Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center after the city council approved the development order.
Fort Walton Beach Council sets hearing after assault claim against Charter Chair

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold a hearing on July 8 to decide whether to remove Charter Review Committee Chair Mike Minich after allegations from former Councilman Travis Smith that Minich shoved him following a recent meeting.
Okaloosa Candidates Converge For Niceville Town Hall

Candidates for School Board, County Commission, Sheriff and more gathered at Niceville High School to get talk to voters a month before elections start.