News across Greater Crestview

Longtime 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.

Labor Day Closure
Non-Emergency Offices Will Be Closed

Final 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.
Ordinance 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.

Public Works Projects in Progress
Walton County Public Works continues to work on improving the community’s infrastructure with projects throughout the county. Here are the latest highlights from these important efforts.

Police 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.

Florida 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,
Department of Health Advisory (West Nile Virus)
A Case of Mosquito-Borne Illness Reported in Walton County

Returning 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.

Fort 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.
Utility Fiber Work for Scenic Gulf Drive and Seascape Blvd
Lumen Utilities will be performing utility fiber work at the intersection Scenic Gulf Drive and Seascape Blvd. The work is scheduled for August 27-28, 2026.

Retail 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.