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City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 31Police Department Community Bike Ride set for Saturday, Aug. 29
Join our police officers for a Community Bike Ride through the Elliotts Point neighborhood on Saturday, Aug. 29. We’ll start from and end at the Fort Walton Beach Landing. Departure time is 9 a.m.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 31Walton County Public Works Projects in Progress report
Walton County Public Works is pleased to share the latest updates on ongoing infrastructure projects throughout the county.
City of DeFuniak Springs News
Published August 31Life Enrichment Center September Events
See This Months Line-Up of Fun
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 28LDC Rewrite Community Survey
Walton County is rewriting its Land Development Code — the rules that shape how land is developed, where businesses can locate, and how our natural resources are protected. You can help!
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 28Walton and Okaloosa Counties Construction Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton and Okaloosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 28Mossy Head Commerce Park Railroad Crossing Project
Walton County Engineering Director Chance Powell discusses a new project involving the Mossy Head Commerce Park Railroad Crossing.
City of DeFuniak Springs News
Published August 28Fire Assessment Resolution Notification
City Council adopted Resolution 2026-11.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 27Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department reminds drivers to not drink and drive. Officers have scheduled several DUI checkpoints in the city from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 27Labor Day holiday closures
City of Fort Walton Beach offices and facilities will have modified hours during the Labor Day holiday.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 27City Council Special Meeting to discuss budget priorities
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, to discuss priorities for the city’s 2026-2027 budget, and to give staff direction in advance of two upcoming meetings to determine the city’s final budget and millage rate.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 26Walton-Okaloosa Construction Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton and Okaloosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 26Walton County Commissioners Recognized Three Superlative Employees at recent meeting
At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Kaleb Blankenship was recognized as the Employee of the Quarter and Randy French as the recipient of the Exceptional Customer Service Award for Quarter 2.