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City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 17New 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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 17Ribbon cutting for Ferry Park Fitness Court
Ribbon Cutting for National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court at Ferry Park.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 17New restrooms installed at Ferry Park
A crane places a new prefabricated restroom building at Ferry Park Thursday.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 17Fire 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.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 14REMINDER: Curbside pickup of large household items now through Aug. 27
Now through Aug. 27, our trash collection team will be picking up large, unwanted household items like furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other items too large to fit in residential trash bins. This free service is for city residential customers only.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 13Key to the City presented to longtime resident, businessman, and past councilman Jim Tucker
The City of Fort Walton Beach proudly presents the “Key to the City” to U.S. Army (retired) Lt. Col. James Tucker, a longtime Fort Walton Beach resident and businessman, and past City Councilman. Tucker was recognized during the Aug. 11, 2026 meeting.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 13Learn Spanish today at the FWB Recreation Center
Registration is now open for our new Spanish Conversation Course at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center. Classes are $50/month and start Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12Jet Drive expected to reopen Wednesday (July 30)
Work on a storm drain replacement project that closed Jet Drive between Holmes Boulevard and Willard Road has taken longer than anticipated. It is expected the road will be reopened by Wednesday, July 30. We apologize for the inconvenience.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12Jet Drive scheduled to close July 21-28 for storm drain replacement project
A section of Jet Drive between Holmes Boulevard and Willard Road is scheduled to be closed from Monday, July 21, through Monday, July 28, as part of a storm drain replacement project.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12City Council meeting summary for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
A summary of the Fort Walton Beach City Council's regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12We're hiring at the City of Fort Walton Beach
The City of Fort Walton Beach is looking for qualified candidates to fill current job openings in multiple departments.
City of Fort Walton Beach News
Published August 12Wright Parkway roadwork postponed to Wednesday
Repair work to stormwater pipes on Wright Parkway that was scheduled to start Tuesday has been delayed. Contractor will begin project Wednesday.