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Shots fired near school spark lockdown before swift arrest in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – On Monday morning, January 12, 2026, police in Fort Walton Beach responded quickly to reports…
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Fort Walton Beach invites residents to grab gloves and restore neighborhood pride at a community cleaning event on Jan. 24
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – As part of the ongoing Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast program, a community cleaning…
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Kids cheerleading program returns to Fort Walton Beach with February practices
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Families in Fort Walton Beach can now sign up for the city’s kids basketball cheerleading…
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Longtime Mimosa Street homeowner earns Fort Walton Beach yard of the month honor
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach has chosen Susan Kuhn as the January 2026 Yard…
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Residents invited behind the scenes as Fort Walton Beach launches new police academy early February
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is getting ready to start its next Citizen’s Police…
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January community chat with Fort Walton Beach city manager moved to January 8
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Residents who want to go to the City of Fort Walton Beach’s monthly community meeting with…
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Fort Walton Beach kicks off January bulky item pickup to help residents clear clutter
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The city of Fort Walton Beach is getting ready for its semi-annual neighborhood pickup program…
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Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission recognizes Okaloosa County for consistent compliance
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County Department of Corrections was awarded statewide recognition after receiving Florida Corrections Accreditation with…
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City Hall and public works offices in Fort Walton Beach to close around Christmas and New Year’s Day
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – City of Fort Walton Beach officials have announced a series of temporary closures and adjusted…
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Fort Walton Beach keeps garbage pickup steady while recycling shifts for holiday schedule
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – During the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, Fort Walton Beach’s solid waste and recycling…
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