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City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 17Fire Department dedicates new engine, honors retired firefighter in ceremony Thursday
The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department was joined by members of the public and City Council to celebrate the department's new Engine 7 during a "push-in" ceremony Thursday. The department also honored longtime firefighter Calvin "P-Nut" Pina.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 13Key to the City presented to longtime resident, businessman, and past councilman Jim Tucker
The City of Fort Walton Beach proudly presents the “Key to the City” to U.S. Army (retired) Lt. Col. James Tucker, a longtime Fort Walton Beach resident and businessman, and past City Councilman. Tucker was recognized during the Aug. 11, 2026 meeting.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 06New time: Coffee with the City Manager now at 10 a.m.
Join us from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library for our monthly Coffee with the City Manager series with City Manager Jason Davis. *Please note that we've changed the time of the event to 10 a.m.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 04Firefighters recognized by PAWS for saving dogs from house fire
Captain Sam Signer and Firefighter David “Leo” Leonard with the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department were recently recognized by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society for rescuing two dogs from a house fire.