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.
Fort Walton Beach Police Open Doors with Citizens’ Police Academy

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is launching its next Citizens’ Police Academy on Feb. 5, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at policing.
Emerald Coast Rings in the New Year with Fireworks and Festivities

Fireworks and festivities will ring in the New Year across Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Walton County, and Crestview.
Fort Walton Beach Announces Road Closures for Halloween Trick-or-Treating

Fort Walton Beach will close sections of Brooks Street SE and Bay Drive SE on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Halloween trick-or-treating to ensure safety for families and children.
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.
Stagecrafters to Perform Musical Comedy “Sister Act” in Fort Walton Beach

Stagecrafters Community Theatre will stage the musical comedy Sister Act at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium on November 7–9 and 14–16. The production, based on the 1992 film, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Tickets are $30 and available online or at the door.
Community Day/Storybook Village to Celebrate Child Care and Early Learning in the Emerald Coast

The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast celebrates the expansion of child care and early learning with a free, fun-filled Community Day and Storybook Village event on October 26, highlighting local efforts to improve early education in Okaloosa and Walton counties.