Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Director Brings Three-Decade Family Christmas Village Tradition to Life at City Hall

Fort Walton Beach Growth Management Director Tim Gibson and his family have brought their decades-old Christmas village tradition to City Hall, unveiling an intricate display featuring more than 1,000 buildings, figurines, handmade pieces, and a working train. The public can explore the festive miniature world — complete with hidden surprises — through the end of the year.
Fort Walton Beach approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’

A major plan to divert U.S. 98 traffic around downtown Fort Walton Beach just got a funding boost, and leaders say it could clear the cones from your commute in less than a decade.