FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A 13-year-old battling cancer was sworn in as an honorary officer by the Fort Walton Beach Police Department on Wednesday. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is a native of ...

Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage speaks during a ceremony at the Florida Sheriffs Association in Tallahassee on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel holds a police uniform shirt.

Local artist Christina Donahoe wins $5K for her Fort Walton Beach sign design, featuring local landmarks and coastal themes.

The artist behind the work is Christina Donahoe. She was awarded $5,000 for her winning design. The entrance sign will be ...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- The Fort Walton Beach Police Department announced Monday that their "School Zone Traffic Cameras" recorded over 3,000 speeding violations during their 30-day warning ...

Fort Walton Beach will issue $100 civil citations to drivers speeding in school zones starting May 7. Nine schools have automated photo enforcement systems installed after a 30-day warning period ...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Police are cracking down on drivers speeding in school zones in Fort Walton Beach. School zone traffic cameras are in place outside nine schools. After a month of ...

The Emerald Coast Open, the world’s largest lionfish tournament, will take place in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, from May 16-18. The tournament aims to remove invasive lionfish from the ...

FORT WALTON BEACH — When Fort Walton Beach softball scores three or more runs, the Vikings are 17-2. When they don't, they're 2-6. It's a simple winning formula, and it's one the second-seeded ...

The Wildcats boys basketball team secured a 85-73 over Fort Walton Beach at Ronnie and Janis Bond Gym. Thanks to a 13-point run in the second quarter, Booker T. started to pull away from the ...

Times were also not announced yet. Pace 32, Fort Walton Beach 0: The Patriots returned to the win column, shutting out Fort Walton Beach at home. Pace was up 20-0 after the first quarter ...

Fort Myers Beach is abuzz with anticipation as Monday morning approaches. The island is witnessing a growing divide between its past charm and the town's evolving identity. Will McKannay will be ...