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.
National Men’s Health Month Brings Warning About Preventable Illness
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital urges men to schedule screenings and checkups during National Men’s Health Month.
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.
Do school zone cameras make a difference? FWB data shows crashes down 55%
Fort Walton Beach says school-zone crashes dropped 55% during the first full semester after speed cameras were installed, reaching a three-year low.
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.
Stuff the Bus Drive Gives Hope to Families in Need
The annual Stuff the Bus campaign returns Aug. 1, collecting school supplies at Walmart stores across Okaloosa County to help students start the year ready to learn.
$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.
Cox Employees Empower Students Through Innovative Grants
Six Gulf Coast nonprofits received $60,000 in employee-funded Cox Charities grants to support STEM education, environmental learning and youth programs.
