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Published August 13Learn Spanish today at the FWB Recreation Center
Registration is now open for our new Spanish Conversation Course at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center. Classes are $50/month and start Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
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Published August 12Jet Drive expected to reopen Wednesday (July 30)
Work on a storm drain replacement project that closed Jet Drive between Holmes Boulevard and Willard Road has taken longer than anticipated. It is expected the road will be reopened by Wednesday, July 30. We apologize for the inconvenience.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12Jet Drive scheduled to close July 21-28 for storm drain replacement project
A section of Jet Drive between Holmes Boulevard and Willard Road is scheduled to be closed from Monday, July 21, through Monday, July 28, as part of a storm drain replacement project.
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Published August 12City Council meeting summary for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
A summary of the Fort Walton Beach City Council's regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
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Published August 12We're hiring at the City of Fort Walton Beach
The City of Fort Walton Beach is looking for qualified candidates to fill current job openings in multiple departments.
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Published August 12Wright Parkway roadwork postponed to Wednesday
Repair work to stormwater pipes on Wright Parkway that was scheduled to start Tuesday has been delayed. Contractor will begin project Wednesday.
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Published August 12Wright Parkway roadwork to begin Tuesday
Repair work to stormwater pipes located beneath Wright Parkway between Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. Highway 98 to start Tuesday; expected to be completed Thursday.
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Published August 10The Fire Watch recognizes city, police department for standing against veteran suicide
The City of Fort Walton Beach and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department were recently recognized by Aaron Hargraves with The Fire Watch organization for their commitment in training city employees to help end veteran suicide.
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Published August 10Drive safe and watch for students as they return to school this week
As students return to the classrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, we encourage motorists to "know their zone." Be aware of critical safety areas around school busses, school zones, and neighborhoods where children are traveling to and from school.
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Published August 10Resurfacing of several streets to start Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Resurfacing will begin Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 on the following city streets: Alabama Avenue, Baggett Place, Linstew Drive, Kepner Drive, and Okaloosa Road. Work is expected to take 1-2 days at each site.
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Published August 10TUESDAY: City Council has two meetings set for Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
The Fort Walton Beach City Council has two meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. There will be Budget Workshop meeting at 4 p.m., followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6 p.m.
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Published August 07Florida Department of Health issues advisory for Cinco Bayou
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has issued a health advisory for Cinco Bayou in Fort Walton Beach based on test samples taken on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Drinking water is not affected by this advisory.