Hurricane Ian just kind of shoved change right up in all our faces' but new visitors soon may not even be able to tell Fort Myers Beach was leveled.

The ceremony included remarks from city officials and guest speakers including first responders and retired colonel of the U.S. Army, Ross Clemmons. On Thursday, students, community leaders, and local ...

Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday evening around 6:15 p.m. near Gibson Road in the Fort Walton Beach area, according to a post made by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's ...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WALA) - Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officials say two people are dead following an accident involving a sport bike and an SUV shortly before 9:30 Friday night. FHP says an ...

The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida, has been named the top resort in Florida by Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards. The rankings are based on reader surveys rating hotels on ...

Meghan Overdeep has more than a decade of writing and editing experience for top publications. Her expertise extends from weddings and animals to every pop culture moment in between. She has been ...

Hotel stays offer all of the creature comforts and amenities that vacationers could ever dream of, from shimmering blue pools to cool you off in the summer heat to relaxing spa areas. However, many ...

DESTIN, Fla. (WALA) - The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page an Airport Security Unit recovered a kitten during a perimeter check at Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport. Meet ...

My family and I took a trip to Okaloosa Island, on Florida's Emerald Coast. The breathtaking white sand beaches made me feel like I was in the Caribbean. I also loved how family friendly the area was ...

After nearly five decades, the Holiday Inn on Palmdale Road in Victorville may undergo another change of ownership that will include robotic-enabled services. Nightfood Holdings recently announced a ...

Okaloosa County plans to purchase the former Red Lobster property for $3.5 million to enhance public waterfront access and tourism. The 1.84-acre property includes a building, deck, parking, and 150 ...