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Walton County BOCC News
Published September 11Walton 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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 07International 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.
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 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 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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 25Longtime Indian Temple Mound Museum volunteer to be honored with statewide award
City of Fort Walton Beach thanks volunteer John Jansen for his 50 years of service to Heritage Park & Cultural Center and congratulates him on receiving a statewide award for his volunteerism.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 24Final week of Neighborhood Cleanup and Tire Pickup on Aug. 28
This is the last week of our August Neighborhood Cleanup of large household items. Check map for your pickup schedule. Also, make your appointment for our free tire pick up day.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 21Fort Walton Beach Police Department collecting items for local school food pantries
With the new school year upon us, our Fort Walton Beach Police Department is once again collecting food to help stock the pantries of local high school, middle, and elementary schools. Let's help our students succeed by providing the nutrition they need.
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 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.