Fort Walton Beach to get new sidewalk, fully funded by state grant
A new sidewalk is coming to Fort Walton Beach along South Avenue and Pocahontas Avenue thanks to a 100% grant from FDOT.
Fort Walton Beach police seize over 129 grams of fentanyl, arrest 2
Fort Walton Beach Police Department officials have arrested two people after they found over 129 grams of fentanyl in a motel room, News 5 has learned. According
Patronis appoints Fort Walton Beach Police Chief to new immigration council
Before serving nearly 30 years in Florida law enforcement, Chief Bage served two years in the United States Navy and has great experience protecting America’s borders from illegal immigration from his time with the United States Border Patrol.
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage appointed to Florida Immigration Enforcement Council
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage joins Florida’s new Immigration Enforcement Council to help combat illegal immigration.
Fort Walton Beach police chief discusses appointment to Florida’s State Board of Immigration Council
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Local law enforcement and state leaders are coming together to combat illegal immigration in the state of Florida. Okaloosa County Deputy of the Year responded ...
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board.
The Fly into Spring Kite Festival returns to Okaloosa Island
Experience the Fort Walton Beach Kite Festival April 5-6 with giant kites, stunt shows, and free activities at the Okaloosa ...
Fastest ocean liner to cross Atlantic, SS United States, coming to Florida. Its future
The SS United States set the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, a record it still holds today.
Fort Walton Beach Police seize over 129 grams of fentanyl in major motel drug bust
Two people are in jail and more than 100 grams of fentanyl seized from a motel room in fort walton beach.Fort walton beach ...
Attention, artists: Fort Walton Beach wants ideas for a new welcome sign in downtown
Fort Walton Beach CRA launches a design contest for a downtown gateway sign. Winner gets $5,000 and their work featured.
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Several Denny's are closing in Florida. What will happen in Panama City and Fort Walton?
Denny's revealed in an earnings call last week they expect to close between 70 and 90 more locations. How many closed in ...
City of Fort Walton Beach holds design competition for new Downtown Entrance Sign
The City of Fort Walton Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a design competition for a new Downtown Entrance ...
Two pillars of Fort Walton Beach enshrined into All Sports Association HOF
Gene Peters and John Watts are local legends. Fittingly, the All Sports Association celebrated their legacies ahead of the ...
Driver shatters drive-thru with bomb thrown at biker club members, Florida cops say
The bomb shattered windows at a Jimmy John’s drive-thru, injuring one of the restaurant’s employees, the Okaloosa County ...