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Fort Walton Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Fort Walton Beach! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Fort Walton Beach couple charged as deputies hunt murder suspect nearby
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night in Fort Walton Beach and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Lots of sun, a stray t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sunshine with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 79.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman wanted for murder in Walton County; 3 charged with accessory to murder (weartv.com) — A Fort Walton Beach couple has been charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Walton County. Deputies are still searching for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson, believed to have ties to Freeport and Georgia and known to use several aliases. Residents are urged not to approach her and to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers with tips. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trivia Night in Downtown Fort Walton Beach →
Soundside Waterfront Bar, 189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach
6:00 pm
Monday July 6
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Other local events
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VFW Post 7674 - Sunday Breakfast
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce VFW Post 7674 231 Carol Ave Fort Walton Beach, FL
8:00 am -
4th of July Week On The Harbor | Harbor Smoke Show Celebration 250th Edition
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce HarborWalk Village 10 Harbor Blvd. Destin, Florida 32541
11:30 am -
City offices closed Monday, July 6, 2026, for Independence Day holiday →
Fort Walton Beach, FL Calendar Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
7:00 am -
Career Source Money Management Presented by: Gelin Ducati of PenFed Credit Union
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Career Source 409 Racetrack Rd NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2:00 pm -
Bonsai Workshop at Wood Foot Beer Co. →
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Wood Foot Beer Company 172 Brooks St SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
6:00 pm -
Trivia Night in Fort Walton Beach →
Rick's Seafood & Sports, 178 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach
6:00 pm -
Emerging Entrepreneurs Group
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Conference Room, sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
10:00 am
Sunday July 5
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
📣 Fort Walton Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm, every Saturday of the month →
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
9:00 am -
Bunny Adoption Event by Bunnychick Haven of Navarre and Pet Supplies Plus-Destin →
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Pet Supplies Plus 4424 Commons Drive E Suite 1A Destin, FL 32541-3486
11:00 am -
*ALL AGES* Open Studio →
Painting with a Twist, 255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Ste B - 8, Fort Walton Beach
12:00 pm -
EXSA FOREVER ACTIVE- MOBILITY STRETCHING & INJURY PREVENTION CLASS
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce ONLINE LIVE COACHING
2:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy 4th of July.
The big 250. Please be careful and mindful for people with PTSD. Pets are scared during fireworks also.. don’t drive and drink or smoke. (Nextdoor Ferry Park) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Fort Walton Beach, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Finder: "Has… (Nextdoor Tanglewood)
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here.
- Golden Corral posted a job opening for Cook in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Walton Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Destin
- Destin opens new pickleball courts next to City Hall Annex (thedestinlog.com)
- Best Things to Do in Destin Florida in 2026 (sustainablebusinessmagazine.net)
- Destin youth celebrate at annual bike parade (thedestinlog.com)
Niceville
- Niceville Exchange Club recognizes America 250 during special opening ceremony (fox10tv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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