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Masked group broke into home at 2:45 am to beat and interrogate man, FL cops say
It happened around 2:45 a.m. Monday, May 12, near Fort Walton Beach and the injured man ended up in a hospital, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported in a May 14 news release. Fort Walton ...
Northwest Florida Daily News10d
Billy Bowlegs and his merry Krewe to invade Fort Walton Beach May 15-19
The 69th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival takes place in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, from May 15-19 ... Time: 4–6 p.m. Location: South end of Ferry Road Southeast near U.S. 98 Families ...
Task & Purpose3d
Army investigating whether Rangers fired weapons at public beach before ‘pirate sea battle’
“The Army is aware of the incident that occurred at Crab Island near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Friday, May 16,” Gunn told Task & Purpose. “We take this situation seriously and are investigatin ...
Right turn lane on Perry Avenue in Fort Walton Beach will close on Saturdays beginning May 24
To ease traffic congestion, the right turn lane on Perry Avenue in Fort Walton Beach to be closed through Labor Day.
18 Army Rangers suspended for allegedly firing blanks at Florida beach
The 6th Ranger Training Battalion oversees the swamp phase of the U.S. Army Ranger Course. It is not part of the 75th Ranger ...
Florida Today3d
Final Four Preview: Eau Gallie softball to play Fort Walton Beach in 4A state semifinals
Eau Gallie (23-6) will face Fort Walton Beach (21-8) in the Class 4A state softball semifinals on Thursday, May 22. The Commodores are on a 12-game winning streak and last won a state title in 2011.
Southern Living on MSN14d
This Florida Island Offers All The Fun Of Nearby Destin With Far Fewer Crowds
White sand and emerald waters make this Panhandle destination ideal for a beach vacation, but there's also a number of ...
Northwest Florida Daily News29d
Fort Walton Beach councilman's satirical social media posts draw criticism from mayor
New store: Second Fort Walton Beach ALDI location set to open on April 24 ... In an interview with the Northwest Florida Daily News on Thursday, Allegretto acknowledged that while Walker’s ...
Three charged in violent kidnapping after Fort Walton Beach home invasion
Three people are face charges of kidnapping following a violent home invasion on Mooney Road near Fort Walton Beach.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram8d
Masked group broke into home at 2:45 am to beat and interrogate man, FL cops say
Deputies located a mobile home on Mooney Road in Fort Walton Beach where the victim reported ... 2025 Google A group of masked intruders broke into a Florida home in the night and dragged one ...
Army Times3d
Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians
“The Army is aware of the incident that occurred at Crab Island near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Friday ... detailing the exact time frame and location of the battle, as well as the noises ...
WKRG22d
Fort Walton Beach man accused of recording woman in her bedroom since February
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A Fort Walton Beach man is accused of leaving a camera in a woman’s bedroom since February. According to a news release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s ...