News across Okaloosa County
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 28Walton and 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 August 27Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department reminds drivers to not drink and drive. Officers have scheduled several DUI checkpoints in the city from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 27Labor Day holiday closures
City of Fort Walton Beach offices and facilities will have modified hours during the Labor Day holiday.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 27City Council Special Meeting to discuss budget priorities
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, to discuss priorities for the city’s 2026-2027 budget, and to give staff direction in advance of two upcoming meetings to determine the city’s final budget and millage rate.
Walton County BOCC News
Published August 26Walton-Okaloosa 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 Destin News
Published August 26Paid Parking Program
The City is launching a new, convenient paid parking programming.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 26CRA and City Council meetings set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at City Hall
The City of Fort Walton Beach has two upcoming meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at City Hall. There will be a CRA Board Meeting at 4 p.m. followed by a Fort Walton Beach City Council Meeting at 6 p.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 Destin News
Published August 24Ordinance No. 26-08-LC Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Destin City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex Council Chambers, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 24Police to host "Drive Sober" event at FWB Landing Aug. 22
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department will be hosting a “Drive Sober; Arrive Alive” event at the Fort Walton Beach Landing on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 22Florida Dept. of Health issues water quality health advisory for Cinco Bayou
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a water quality health advisory for Cinco Bayou in Fort Walton Beach,