Okaloosa County opens Florida’s first glowing bike path between Brooks Bridge and East Pass Park
Okaloosa County opens Florida’s first glowing bike path between Brooks Bridge and East Pass Park Staff Reports October 23, 2025 2:55 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🌌 Glow trail opens: Florida’s first photoluminescent path now connects Brooks Bridge to East Pass Park.🚴 Safer recreation: The 4.4-mile trail honors cyclists lost on U.S. 98.🌿 Sustainable design: Built […]
Officer Gerard Bhagwatsingh believes in community policing — and he’s living it every day
Officer Gerard Bhagwatsingh is redefining what it means to serve and protect in Fort Walton Beach, using empathy, relationships, and consistency to transform community policing.
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.
GALLERY: NWFSC Shows Off Its New On-Campus Student Housing at Ribbon Cutting
Northwest Florida State College has opened its first on-campus residence hall, offering suite-style living for students, with potential for further expansion if demand continues.
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering Christopher Saul September 9, 2024 1:50 pm Business, Crime, Walton County In Brief: •Jay Odom filed a RICO lawsuit against former business partner Robert Smith, accusing him of a two-decade-long conspiracy involving fraudulent lawsuits and defamation. •The lawsuit alleges Smith manipulated legal and government agencies to […]
