Lawsuit seeks to block Fort Walton Beach Charter Amendments, claims ballot language misleads voters
A legal challenge now threatens to derail Fort Walton Beach’s sweeping charter overhaul, with critics warning voters could be asked to approve major power shifts and spending changes without fully knowing what’s at stake.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Okaloosa County opens cold weather shelters with transportation for residents, families, and the elderly during extreme winter weather.
Unexpected K-9 Alert Leads to Shocking Trafficking Arrest
A traffic stop along Beal Parkway led to the arrest of a Navarre woman after deputies recovered nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine following a K-9 alert.
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report
Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
From Scout to Leader: One Project, One Park, One Powerful Impact
Andrew Dali earned Scouting’s highest rank after leading the construction of permanent chess tables at Ferry Park, creating a new space for community connection.
Fort Walton Beach Rallies in Powerful Community Convoy for Firefighter’s Family
Fort Walton Beach will host a Community Convoy on Jan. 17 to support firefighter David Leonard, his newborn daughter, and honor his late wife.
250 Laptops Bring Opportunity to Emerald Coast
Derrick Brooks Charities, AT&T, and Compudopt gave 250 laptops to Emerald Coast kids and families to help bridge the digital divide.
Hope in the Cold: How Local Leaders Protect the Unhoused
When winter temperatures drop below 40 degrees in Fort Walton Beach, a coordinated effort between One Hopeful Place and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department springs into action to protect people experiencing homelessness from dangerous conditions.
What PCSing military families MUST know when selling or renting in 2026
PCS orders are forcing military homeowners with thin equity to choose between selling at a potential loss or renting out a property that may lose money every month.
FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:
The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.
