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Walton County BOCC News
Published August 21Utility Fiber Work for Scenic Gulf Drive and Seascape Blvd
Lumen Utilities will be performing utility fiber work at the intersection Scenic Gulf Drive and Seascape Blvd. The work is scheduled for August 27-28, 2026.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 20Retail theft investigation leads to three arrests and narcotics seizure
An Aug. 18 response by the Fort Walton Beach Police Department to a reported shoplifting at Academy Sports + Outdoors leads to an arrest of three individuals and a narcotics seizure.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 20Next Community Code Compliance Sweep is set for Aug. 20 in Ferry Park neighborhood
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, August 20, 2026, in the Ferry Park neighborhood.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 20An update on the construction of the US 98 and CR 395 project with Engineer Powell
An update on the construction of the US 98 and CR 395 project with Walton County Engineer Chance Powell
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 20Update on construction projects on CR 395
Here is an update on construction projects on CR 395 with Walton County Engineer Chance Powell
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 20Current Budget Discussion with Walton County Chief Financial Officer Melissa Thomason
For a discussion on the proposed budget with Walton County Chief Financial Officer Melissa Thomason, click on the LINK.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 20GIS and MGO portals may be offline Thursday and Friday for updates
Our Geographic Information System (GIS) will be undergoing updates Thursday and Friday (Aug. 20-21, 2026) and may be offline at times. Our My Government Online (MGO) portal may also be impacted by these updates.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 19FWB Police want your opinion on towing services in the city
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department invites residents, business owners, and community members to a listening session to discuss towing services within the City of Fort Walton Beach.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 19CRA Citizens' Input Meeting set for 9 a.m. Aug. 19
The City of Fort Walton Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold its monthly Citizens' Input Meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in the Growth Management office at City Hall, 105 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 19Coffee with a Firefighter Aug. 19 at Beach Weekend Coffee
Join us at Beach Weekend Coffee in Fort Walton Beach from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, for Coffee with a Firefighter.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 19Power restored to City Hall, normal operating hours expected to resume Thursday
Power has been restored to the City Hall complex on Wednesday afternoon, and we expect to reopen for normal operating hours on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 19City Hall complex closed Wednesday due to power loss
Due to a power loss, Fort Walton Beach City Hall Complex will be closed for the remainder of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.