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GIS 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.
FWB 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.
CRA 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.
Coffee 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.
Power 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 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.
Florida Department of Health lifts health advisory for Cinco Bayou
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has lifted a health advisory for Cinco Bayou in Fort Walton Beach. Sampling of the waters in the area have resulted in bacterial levels below the advisory level.
Greens resodding project takes root at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club
As part of a project to replace the greens at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club's Pines Course, crews have started laying down the grass sprigs that will soon become the new playing surface. The Pines Course is expected to reopen on September 1.
New restrooms delivered to Jet Holmes Park
The new restroom building for Jet Holmes Park was delivered and put into place Thursday. Weather permitting, we hope to have the sidewalks poured and the facility open in a few weeks.
Ribbon cutting for Ferry Park Fitness Court
Ribbon Cutting for National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court at Ferry Park.
New restrooms installed at Ferry Park
A crane places a new prefabricated restroom building at Ferry Park Thursday.
Fire 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.