News across Okaloosa County
Navarre Press
Published 20 hours agoReal life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
Walton County BOCC News
Published September 25Walton – 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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 25City Council has a special meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has a special meeting scheduled for 5:01 p.m. Tues., Sept. 29, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the budget and millage rate.
City of Destin News
Published September 22Special Meeting - September 23, 2026
A special meeting of the City Council will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Annex (4100 Indian Bayou Trail).
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 22Customer Service office to close at 12 p.m. Sept. 30 for fiscal year 2026 closeout
Our Customer Service office will be closing at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to allow staff time to process and close out fiscal year 2026.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 21Police Corporal Thomas Zbikowski recognized with lifesaving award.
Fort Walton Beach Police Department Corporal Thomas Zbikowski was recently recognized with an award for his efforts in helping to save the the life of a man suffering cardiac arrest in April.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 20City Council has a special meeting set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach City Council has a special meeting scheduled for 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the budget and millage rate.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 20FRIDAY: Concerts at The Landing with Black Eyed Blonde
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, with Black Eyed Blonde
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 19Florida Department of Health issues water quality advisory for Cinco Bayou
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Cinco Bayou based on test results completed on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 16City Council honors Student ACE recipients
The Fort Walton Beach City Council recognized Choctawhatchee High School student Isabella Tran and Fort Walton Beach High School student Jenna McClenahan with the city's Student Award for Civic Excellence (Student ACE) in September.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 16Concerts at The Landing with Saucy FuzZ
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, with Saucy FuzZ
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published September 16Two Charged Following Underage Sales Compliance Operation
Two individuals were charged following a Fort Walton Beach Police Department undercover compliance operation on September 15, 2026, targeting the sale of age-restricted products to underage customers.