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City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 07August neighborhood cleanup nets nearly 228 tons of large trash items
The City of Fort Walton Beach's semi-annual Neighborhood Cleanup netted nearly 228 tons of large household waste items and used tires.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 06Presentations posted for Elliotts Point, Northwest neighborhood traffic studies
City of Fort Walton Beach consultant partner Kimley-Horn presented these traffic studies on the Elliotts Point and Northwest neighborhoods during a public workshop held on Sept. 22, 2026.
Foster Folly News
Published September 05Emerald Coast Technical College in DeFuniak Springs, Florida Looking for Community Partners
Emerald Coast Technical College in DeFuniak Springs, Florida is looking for community partners. Our PACE students are ready to put their skills to work, gain valuable real-world experience, and become contributing members...
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 03CRA; City Council meetings set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has two upcoming meetings scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026, at City Hall. There will be a CRA Board Meeting at 5 p.m., followed by a Special City Council Meeting.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 03FWB Police Department to conduct DUI checkpoint on Sept. 5
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on U.S. Highway 98 in front of City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. as part of the NHTSA's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 02Fort Walton Beach man arrested on Weapons Violation
Fort Walton Beach Police arrested a man on weapons violation charges on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, after he displayed a handgun inside a convenience store at Beal Parkway and Hollywood Boulevard.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 02FWB Sanitation Division to add additional trash collection day in October
The City of Fort Walton Beach’s Sanitation Division will begin providing twice-per-week residential trash collection on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The new “2-1-1 service” will provide 2 trash pickups, 1 recycling pickup, and 1 yard waste pickup per week.
City of DeFuniak Springs News
Published September 02One Lane, Road Closure on College Ave
From S. 2nd to 312 College Ave
Walton County BOCC News
Published September 01Temporary One-Lane Road Closure Notice
Walton County Public Works will temporarily close one-lane of Village Lane (off Business 331) in Freeport to allow crews to perform drainage pipe installation.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 01Fire Department to host 9-11 Memorial at Fire Station
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department invites the public to mark 25th anniversary of 9-11 with a bell ringing memorial ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Fire Station 6 on Hollywood Boulevard.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 31Coffee with the City Manager
Join us for Coffee with the City Manager from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 31Concerts at The Landing series returns for Fall 2026 season
The Concerts at The Landing Fall Series lineup is here! The 8-week free concert series is held Friday nights at the Fort Walton Beach Landing and kicks at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.