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Published August 21Returning August 25: ATA Martial Arts at the FWB Recreation Center
The ATA Martial Arts program will be back August 25, 2026 for a new season. ATA Martial Arts helps youth build confidence, learn focus and discipline, and have fun in a supportive and educational environment.
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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.
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Published August 20Retail theft investigation leads to three arrests and narcotics seizure
An Aug. 18 response by the Fort Walton Beach Police Department to a reported shoplifting at Academy Sports + Outdoors leads to an arrest of three individuals and a narcotics seizure.
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Published August 20Next Community Code Compliance Sweep is set for Aug. 20 in Ferry Park neighborhood
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, August 20, 2026, in the Ferry Park neighborhood.
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Published August 20GIS 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.
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Published August 19FWB 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.
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Published August 19CRA 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.
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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.
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Published August 19Power 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.
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Published August 19City 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.
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Published August 19Florida 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.
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Published August 17Greens 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.