News across Okaloosa County
Council proclaims October as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month
The City Council recognized members of the Joseph B. Franzalia Lodge during the Sept. 15 meeting and Mayor Nic Allegretto read a proclamation declaring October 2026 as "Italian American Heritage and Culture Month in the City of Fort Walton Beach."

Concerts at The Landing with Saucy FuzZ
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, with Saucy FuzZ

Two 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.

Community Code Compliance Sweep set for Sept. 17
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, Sept. 17, 2026, in the Oakland neighborhood.

Warriors top Knights in varsity football
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 11, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team traveled to Niceville to face an old rival, the Knights of Rocky Bayou Christian...

CRA Citizens' Input Meeting set for Wed. Sept. 16 at Library
The City of Fort Walton Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold its monthly Citizens' Input Meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library.

Walton – 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.

Go paperless. Enroll in AutoPay. You could win!
The City of Fort Walton Beach has partnered with InvoiceCloud to make paying your utility bill easier, and right now, customers have a chance to win a Visa gift card in InvoiceCloud's nationwide Celebrate 250 Sweepstakes.

Concerts at The Landing with Sons of Saints
Our Concerts at The Landing Fall 2026 Series continues Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, with Sons of Saints.

Lumpia class for Seniors at FWB Rec Center set for Sept. 18.
Fort Walton Beach City Councilwoman Gloria DeBerry will be bringing back her Lumpia cooking class to the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center from Noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Multi-Agency DUI checkpoint on U.S. Hwy 98 yields one DUI arrest, 16 citations over Labor Day weeken
FWB Police and four partner agencies conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 98 at City Hall on September 5, 2026. The operation targeted impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday weekend and resulted in numerous citations and arrests.

City Council has two meetings set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has two meetings scheduled for Tuesday. Sept. 15, 2026 at City Hall. At 5 p.m. the City Council will hold an Executive Session (closed) Meeting, followed by a Regular City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.