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🌱 Is it safe to get in the water at Marler Park?
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Fort Walton Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Is it safe to get in the water at Marler Park?
Today's riddle: Why did the 9V battery get kicked out of church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Heavy morning showers; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 79.
- Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marler Park under water quality advisory (niceville.com) — Health officials have issued a water quality advisory for Marler Park in Fort Walton Beach after tests found elevated Enterococcus bacteria levels, and residents are urged to avoid all water activities there. The advisory will stay in place until new testing shows the water meets state health standards, with updated results available through the Healthy Beaches program and DOH-Okaloosa. 
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Trivia Night in Fort Walton Beach →
Rick's Seafood & Sports, 178 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Other local events
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Military Affairs Committee
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
11:30 am -
Trivia Night in Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Soundside on Brooks Street 189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Business Success Group (BSG) Committee
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Conference Room, sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union 34 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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City of Fort Walton Beach City Council Budget Workshop →
Fort Walton Beach, FL Calendar, 107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach
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Step One Kia Fort Walton Beach Grand Opening Event & Ribbon Cutting
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Step One Kia Fort Walton Beach 700 Beal Pkwy Fort Walton Beach
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The Introvert Advantage →
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce The Chamber Conference Room, sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union (enter through the back door)
5:30 pm -
Ambassadors' Committee
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
7:45 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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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
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Bonsai Workshop at Props Brewery Hammock Bay →
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Props Brewery Hammock Bay 1799 Great Hammock Bend Freeport, FL 32439
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All About Books Book Club →
Mary Esther, FL Calendar, 100 Hollywood Blvd, Mary Esther
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Military Affairs Committee
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
11:30 am
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tomorrow is the Coral Creek Cleanup
Advise all to wear lots of insect spray. Mosquitoes and flies are terrible in our area right now! (Nextdoor Upper Eastside) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on June 12, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 near Cecilia and Hemlock Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Tanglewood)
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here.
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Island Resort Fort Walton Beach - Housekeeper in Fort Walton Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Walton Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Destin
- The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Announces Opening of Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar (fsrmagazine.com)
- 775 GULF SHORE Drive #8231, Destin, FL 32541 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- Shalimar FL Real Estate & Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
Niceville
- Here are Niceville's goals under new Principal Amy Meyer: (midbaynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they were holding an AA Meeting (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)
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