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Brooks Street reopens to two-way traffic beneath Fort Walton Beach bridge project
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Brooks Street is once again open to two-way traffic beneath one of Fort Walton Beach’s…
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Destin-Fort Walton Beach tournament turns lionfish removal into major conservation event
Destin, Florida – The Gulf around Destin-Fort Walton Beach is carrying fewer invasive lionfish after more than 100 divers from…
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Seasonal mosquito control starts May 26 across much of Okaloosa County
Destin, Florida – Okaloosa County will begin its seasonal mosquito control spraying on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, as warmer weather…
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City offices and facilities in Fort Walton Beach to close for Memorial Day
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach residents planning errands around Memorial Day will need to mark a few…
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Fort Walton Beach brings back summer weekend traffic change near Perry Avenue SE
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Drivers heading through Fort Walton Beach will see a familiar summer traffic change return at…
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Construction Junction returns to Fort Walton Beach this weekend with big trucks and family activities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Construction Junction is coming back to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center on Saturday, May…
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Fort Walton Beach seeks CDL drivers to strengthen city sanitation services
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach is searching for new CDL Class B drivers to help keep one…
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Okaloosa County Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 30 helps families get ready before storm season
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County residents will have a chance to prepare for hurricane season in a hands-on way…
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Fort Walton Beach robbery suspect arrested after returning to store with apology
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A woman wanted in connection with a Fort Walton Beach area robbery was found after…
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Public meeting to follow closed Fort Walton Beach City Council session on pending litigation on May 19
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach residents will see two City Council meetings on the calendar Tuesday, May…
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