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Backup Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Hitting, Killing Hamilton County Deputy

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The man accused of hitting a Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy with his car and killing him was back in court on Friday.See the Story

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United Way Emerald Coast celebrates $2.6 million community impact

United Way Emerald Coast celebrated a year of significant community impact at its sold-out Annual Meeting Tuesday evening at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach. The event, presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, brought together more than 100 stakeholders including donors, volunteers, board members, elected officials, community leaders and partners to recognize the organization’s achievements from the 2024-2025 year. “This past year was pr…Read Article

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Fort Walton Beach launches 'Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast' initiative

Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jason Davis has announced the launch of a new “Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast” initiative, a comprehensive beautification effort that begins with city-owned properties and expands to community-wide improvements. Davis, who has been in his role for a month and a half after coming from South Florida, said the initiative stems from direction from the City Council regarding rebranding the city’s strategic plan. Dr…Read Article

Fort Walton Beach launches ‘Citizens Academy’ to educate residents on city government

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Patricia Morris, 75, of Cadiz

There will be no services for 75 year old Patricia “Patsy” Sue Cart Morris. King’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. SURVIVORS: SONS: Jay Morris, Hopkinsville, KY; J.P. Morris, Fort Walton Beach, FL; BROTHER: Chris Cart, Owensboro, KY; SISTER: Kathy Nichols, Owensboro, KY; GRANDCHILDREN: Jayme Morris, Hopkinsville, KY; Milynn Page (Lane), Indian Mound, TN; Jessica Morris, Clarksville, TN; GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER: Briar Page, Indian Moun…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Emerald Coast Heart & AFib Expands to Fort Walton Beach, Enhancing Cardiac Rhythm Care Access

Emerald Coast Heart & AFib, a cardiology practice specializing in heart rhythm disorders, has announced its expansion into Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This move is set to improve access to specialized cardiac care for residents in Northwest Florida, including areas like Navarre and Milton. Founded by Dr. Ian Weisberg, a fellowship-trained electrophysiologist with over a decade of experience, the practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatme…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

TalkingParents Upgrades Plans to Better Support Co-Parents

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Fort Walton Beach, FL, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading co-parenting communication service, TalkingParents, just revamped their subscription tiers to better serve the needs of the co-parenting community. Parents with shared custody can now choose between four different plans, Free, Essentials, Enhanced, and Ultimate, giving them the most budget-friendly and flexible options yet.Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Hurlburt Field partners with HSU Educational Foundation to launch tech training program

The 1st Special Operations Wing and the HSU Educational Foundation launched a training program July 8 to teach Airmen practical technology skills for solving unit-level challenges. The program, called Critical Analysis Training Accelerator: Learning to Yield Solutions through Technology, or CATALYST, is a seven-week course that teaches Airmen coding technologies, data analysis and project management at the HSU campus near Hurlburt Field in Fort…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Remains of Former 'Spirit of Norfolk' Vessel Now an Artificial Reef in Florida

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The Spirit of Norfolk now rests beneath the waves off the coast of Florida, transformed into an artificial reef nearly three years after a fire ended its time on the Elizabeth River.The cruise vessel had been sitting at Colonnas Shipyard in Norfolk since June 2022, when it caught fire during a lunch cruise with 108 passengers and crew on board. All were safely evacuated. The fire, which started in an operating port generator, took several days t…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach See the Story

Joseph Everette named Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital where he was born

Joseph Everette is completing a remarkable career circle, returning to serve as chief nursing officer at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital — the same facility where he was born. “For me, this one’s a bit more personal because this is truly right there in my backyard,” Everette said. “I can remember going to see Dr. Douglas Rigby as a child near the hospital and my nana living behind Eglin Parkway. So, there’s an undeniable urge to want to…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

LiveOak Fiber offers teacher gift cards, military appreciation and more during July event series

LiveOak Fiber’s monthly community engagement series LiveOak Locale returns in July with four events designed to celebrate local connections across Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. The initiative focuses on pop-up events, local partnerships and community appreciation in neighborhoods served by the fiber internet provider. Community Engagement Manager Tiffany Orner describes LiveOak Locale as bringing together “real people, real stories, and rea…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

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Backup Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Hitting, Killing Hamilton County Deputy

United Way Emerald Coast celebrates $2.6 million community impact

Fort Walton Beach launches 'Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast' initiative

Fort Walton Beach launches ‘Citizens Academy’ to educate residents on city government

Patricia Morris, 75, of Cadiz

Emerald Coast Heart & AFib Expands to Fort Walton Beach, Enhancing Cardiac Rhythm Care Access

TalkingParents Upgrades Plans to Better Support Co-Parents

Hurlburt Field partners with HSU Educational Foundation to launch tech training program

Remains of Former 'Spirit of Norfolk' Vessel Now an Artificial Reef in Florida

Joseph Everette named Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital where he was born

LiveOak Fiber offers teacher gift cards, military appreciation and more during July event series

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Fort Walton Beach launches ‘Citizens Academy’ to educate residents on city government

Patricia Morris, 75, of Cadiz

Emerald Coast Heart & AFib Expands to Fort Walton Beach, Enhancing Cardiac Rhythm Care Access

TalkingParents Upgrades Plans to Better Support Co-Parents

Hurlburt Field partners with HSU Educational Foundation to launch tech training program

Remains of Former 'Spirit of Norfolk' Vessel Now an Artificial Reef in Florida

Joseph Everette named Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital where he was born

LiveOak Fiber offers teacher gift cards, military appreciation and more during July event series