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Community rallies around Fort Walton Beach firefighter after losing wife to childbirth complications

A Fort Walton Beach firefighter is mourning the loss of his wife just days after she gave birth to their daughter. Crysta Renee Leonard delivered a healthy baby girl, Marlow Blake, on Saturday evening, Dec. 13. After delivery, she experienced severe complications that required emergency surgery. Despite medical efforts, Crysta passed away Monday morning, Dec. 15. Her husband, David Leonard, is a firefighter with the Fort Walton Beach Fire Depar…Rallies · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 100th birthday

Regina Sterling marked her 100th birthday Monday at The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach, where staff, residents and family members gathered to celebrate the centenarian with a surprise party. State Rep. Patt Maney also attended the celebration to wish Sterling a happy birthday. Sterling, a Maryland native, was born in Clements and spent most of her life in Leonardtown before moving to Northwest Florida about eight to 10 years ago to be near family…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Okaloosa Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that injured two in Fort Walton Beach

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Lady Vikings basketball off to dominant 9-0 start behind young core, ‘Whatever It Takes’ mentality

Coming off a Sweet 16 loss last season, Fort Walton Beach High’s girls basketball has roared back with a 9-0 start that has the Lady Vikings looking like the gold standard the area has come to expect. It’s not just that they’re winning — it’s how they’re winning. Through nine games, Fort Walton Beach has won by an average margin of 27 points, including a 60-point victory over Rutherford. The dominant stretch also includes wins over teams with …Basketball · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Goodwin, Palmer selected to lead Okaloosa County Commission in 2026

The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners selected its 2026 leadership during Tuesday’s meeting, voting to appoint District 4 Commissioner Trey Goodwin as chairman and District 5 Commissioner Drew Palmer as vice chairman. Goodwin, an Okaloosa native and Choctawhatchee High School graduate, has served on the commission since November 2014. He previously held the chairman’s seat in 2023. Before joining the county commission, Goodwin served on th…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Winter Wonderland returns to fairgrounds Dec. 12-13

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department will host its fifth annual Winter Wonderland event Dec. 12-13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, offering families a free holiday experience while building community connections with local law enforcement. What started as six or seven pallet houses outside the police department during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has grown into a large-scale community event that drew more than 1,000 atte…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith named 'Administrator of the Year' for STEM leadership

Fort Walton Beach High School Principal Lindsey Smith has been selected as the 2026 Bill Montford Administrator of the Year, an honor presented by the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee and the Florida Association of School Administrators. The Okaloosa County School District announced the recognition Wednesday. The award, established in 2023, recognizes school leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to inspiring students and teachers…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how FWBHS's Courtney Barnes brings creativity, connection, and energy to every part of her day

If you’ve ever stepped onto the campus of Fort Walton Beach High School, you’ve likely felt the energy and chances are, Courtney Barnes is behind it. A lifelong local, she teaches Leadership, coaches competitive cheer, leads the step team, and somehow still finds time to style shoes at Steve Madden. Whether she’s motivating students, planning events, or juggling practices, she brings a spirit that makes the campus feel alive. Her mornings start…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Okaloosa business organizations make case for renewal of half-cent infrastructure surtax

Representatives from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and other area business organizations appeared before the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners Tuesday morning to request the renewal of the half-cent infrastructure surtax be placed on the November 2026 election ballot. Gordon King, chairman of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and Okaloosa Gas CEO, delivered the presentation on behalf of a coalition that …Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

FHSAA unveils new look football districts for next two years | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Navarre, Pace, Crestview and Tate will join Niceville in District 1-5A starting in 2026. Milton will be in District 1-4A with Escambia, Fort Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Choctaw, and Booker T. Washington. Rural teams like Jay, Central and Baker will continue playing over the next two years without being part of a district as there are no districts for the Rural classification. The FHSAA reduced the classifications by one this year – there are now …Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach See the Story

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Community rallies around Fort Walton Beach firefighter after losing wife to childbirth complications

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 100th birthday

Okaloosa Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that injured two in Fort Walton Beach

Lady Vikings basketball off to dominant 9-0 start behind young core, ‘Whatever It Takes’ mentality

Goodwin, Palmer selected to lead Okaloosa County Commission in 2026

Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Winter Wonderland returns to fairgrounds Dec. 12-13

FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith named 'Administrator of the Year' for STEM leadership

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how FWBHS's Courtney Barnes brings creativity, connection, and energy to every part of her day

Okaloosa business organizations make case for renewal of half-cent infrastructure surtax

FHSAA unveils new look football districts for next two years | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

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Community rallies around Fort Walton Beach firefighter after losing wife to childbirth complications

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 100th birthday

Okaloosa Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that injured two in Fort Walton Beach

Lady Vikings basketball off to dominant 9-0 start behind young core, ‘Whatever It Takes’ mentality

Goodwin, Palmer selected to lead Okaloosa County Commission in 2026

Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Winter Wonderland returns to fairgrounds Dec. 12-13

FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith named 'Administrator of the Year' for STEM leadership

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how FWBHS's Courtney Barnes brings creativity, connection, and energy to every part of her day

Okaloosa business organizations make case for renewal of half-cent infrastructure surtax

FHSAA unveils new look football districts for next two years | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

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