News across Greater Crestview

REMINDER: 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.

Key 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.

Learn 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.

Jet 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.

Jet 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 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.

We'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.

Wright 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.

Wright Parkway roadwork to begin Tuesday
Repair work to stormwater pipes located beneath Wright Parkway between Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. Highway 98 to start Tuesday; expected to be completed Thursday.

The Fire Watch recognizes city, police department for standing against veteran suicide
The City of Fort Walton Beach and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department were recently recognized by Aaron Hargraves with The Fire Watch organization for their commitment in training city employees to help end veteran suicide.

Drive safe and watch for students as they return to school this week
As students return to the classrooms on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, we encourage motorists to "know their zone." Be aware of critical safety areas around school busses, school zones, and neighborhoods where children are traveling to and from school.

Resurfacing of several streets to start Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Resurfacing will begin Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 on the following city streets: Alabama Avenue, Baggett Place, Linstew Drive, Kepner Drive, and Okaloosa Road. Work is expected to take 1-2 days at each site.