Fort Walton Beach high schoolers protest ICE in march down Miracle Strip
Drivers along Miracle Strip Parkway in Fort Walton Beach and Mary Esther greeted about 100 Fort Walton Beach High School students with horn honks, cheers, jeers and several middle fingers as they walked down the sidewalk to protest the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency.
Quick Police Response Brings Relief in Fort Walton Beach Silver Alert
An endangered adult was safely located in Fort Walton Beach after a Silver Alert and a coordinated response by police and the community.
Florida ethics panel dismisses complaint against Fort Walton Beach councilman Bryce Jeter
State ethics officials closed a complaint against Councilman Bryce Jeter, finding no legal basis to pursue an ethics case even as disputes over a jailed homeowner’s property sale remain contested.
Okaloosa County Commission explores paid parking for non-county residents at beaches, parks
Okaloosa County leaders are taking the first steps toward paid parking at beaches and parks as officials look for new revenue sources to fund maintenance and offset potential state funding changes.
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.
