Fort Walton Beach moves utility customer service to Recreation Center after Isaias damage
The city's Customer Service Office has been temporarily relocated to the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center because hurricane damage affected City Hall.
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Dangerous Rip Currents Expected on Okaloosa Beaches Through Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service says dangerous rip currents are expected on Okaloosa Coastal beaches through Tuesday morning, Oct. 20.
Who to Call for Animal Control in Okaloosa County Now That the PAWS Contract Has Ended
Since Sept. 23, 2026, the county handles animal control in unincorporated areas, and the number to call depends on whether you are north or south of Eglin Air Force Base, or inside…
SS United States reef deployment set for second week of November off Destin
Okaloosa County has set the second week of November 2026 to sink the SS United States about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, as the World's Largest Artificial Reef.
What’s on the Okaloosa County ballot Nov. 3, from Congress to 11 fire districts
The Florida Secretary of State's notice lists every office up for election in Okaloosa County on Nov. 3, 2026, including 11 fire districts and the Yellow River Soil and Water Conservation District.
After Isaias: bills, debris and replanting help in Okaloosa County cities
A city-by-city guide for Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Mary Esther and Crestview, with FPL's financial assistance and UF/IFAS replanting advice.
Hurricane Isaias: Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Resource Centers open through Oct. 24
Two county-run centers in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview give help to people affected by Hurricane Isaias, with hours through Oct. 24.