Perry Avenue SE to close northbound on weekends through Labor Day in Fort Walton Beach

Krewe of Bowlegs prepares to unmask new Capt. Billy Bowlegs 71

The Krewe of Bowlegs will reveal its next Capt. Billy Bowlegs at the annual coronation pageant on June 13 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center....

Baker Act patient located after escape from Niceville hospital

Boil water notice lifted for parts of unincorporated Fort Walton Beach and Mary Esther

WordroW: June 8, 2026

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Volunteers sought for Augustus ‘Gus’ Tart historical marker effort in Shalimar

WordroW: June 4, 2026

South Walton Fire District closes five miles of water after child injured in WaterColor

A family business: Playground Auto Service celebrates 50 years in Fort Walton Beach

Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis donates $8,638 to Studer Family Children’s Hospital

Brooks Bridge completion now expected in early 2029, with major traffic shifts coming this fall

WordroW: June 3, 2026

Cox employees award $60,000 in grants to six Gulf Coast nonprofits

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