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Walton Commissioners Recognize Three Groups for Excellence
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized three different groups at the beginning of their regular meeting on Tuesday for excellence and achievement.

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Concerts at The Landing with Sons of Saints
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, with Sons of Saints.

Lumpia class for Seniors at FWB Rec Center set for Sept. 18.
Fort Walton Beach City Councilwoman Gloria DeBerry will be bringing back her Lumpia cooking class to the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center from Noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

The Hewett Bayou project
Walton County Engineer Chance Powell details the Hewett Bayou project.

Multi-Agency DUI checkpoint on U.S. Hwy 98 yields one DUI arrest, 16 citations over Labor Day weeken
FWB Police and four partner agencies conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 98 at City Hall on September 5, 2026. The operation targeted impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday weekend and resulted in numerous citations and arrests.

Notice of Public Workshop - Correction
Walton County Beach Operations will hold a Public Workshop to discuss the CR30A Right-of-Way Improvements (east of Hilltop Lane to west of Allen Loop W.) project.

Upcoming Meetings and Workshops
For a quick rundown of Upcoming Meetings and Workshops now through September 11th, click on the link.

Public Works Projects in Progress
Walton County Public Works is pleased to share the latest updates regarding ongoing infrastructure projects. In-house crews have been hard at work on improving the community’s infrastructure.

City Council has two meetings set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has two meetings scheduled for Tuesday. Sept. 15, 2026 at City Hall. At 5 p.m. the City Council will hold an Executive Session (closed) Meeting, followed by a Regular City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.

FWBPD welcomes new Officer Matthew Palacios to the team
Please join us in welcoming new Officer Matthew Palacios to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department.

International military students tour Fort Walton Beach City Hall
The City of Fort Walton Beach recently hosted a group of 34 international military students for a short primer on local government by Fort Walton Beach Mayor Nic Allegretto.