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FRIDAY: Concerts at The Landing with Black Eyed Blonde
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, with Black Eyed Blonde

Florida Department of Health issues water quality advisory for Cinco Bayou
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Cinco Bayou based on test results completed on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.

Walton Commissioners Discuss Audits, Parks and Signs
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) launched their first business meeting of September by recognizing three groups for excellence.

Walton Tourist Development Council Seat Applications Opening
Walton County Tourism will be seeking applicants for three seats on the Tourist Development Council with terms through December 2030. Applications for the seats will be accepted from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 30

South 13th St - Open to Thru Traffic
DFS Spotlight With Councilman, Glen Harrison

Walton County Tourism Earns Top Honors at Florida Tourism Industry Awards
Walton County Tourism was recognized with two Flagler Awards at the annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism awards celebration, held Sept. 10, 2026, in West Palm Beach.

City Council honors Student ACE recipients
The Fort Walton Beach City Council recognized Choctawhatchee High School student Isabella Tran and Fort Walton Beach High School student Jenna McClenahan with the city's Student Award for Civic Excellence (Student ACE) in September.

Concerts at The Landing with Saucy FuzZ
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, with Saucy FuzZ

Two Charged Following Underage Sales Compliance Operation
Two individuals were charged following a Fort Walton Beach Police Department undercover compliance operation on September 15, 2026, targeting the sale of age-restricted products to underage customers.

Walton County Board of County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing to Set the Millage Rate
On Monday afternoon, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners met for the first of two required Public Hearings and set the County-wide and North Walton Mosquito Control millage rates.

DOMES Public Meeting Notice
This is the Public Meeting Notice for the upcoming DOMES meeting on September 23, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Community Code Compliance Sweep set for Sept. 17
As part of the Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast initiative, the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Code Enforcement team will hold its next Community Code Compliance Sweep at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in the Oakland neighborhood.