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A man was fatally shot in a towing company parking lot on Nov. 6 following a dispute between coworkers. After investigating, the State Attorney's Office determined the other person involved was acting in self-defense and declined to file charges.

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Fort Walton Beach Holds Veterans Day Ceremony at Beal Memorial Cemetery

Fort Walton Beach will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Beal Memorial Cemetery, featuring Col. Mark Hamilton of Hurlburt Field as guest speaker. Junior ROTC cadets will place flags at graves of more than 2,000 veterans, and attendees are invited to contribute flowers to a community wreath.

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Fort Walton Beach Gets Solar Charging Station at Chester Pruitt Park

Jenkins Engineering donated a $4,400 solar-powered charging station to Chester Pruitt Park after the company's owner heard residents express concerns about device charging at public spaces. The nine-foot station, installed on the park's east side, can simultaneously charge up to 10 devices via USB ports and requires no ongoing costs to operate.

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Fort Walton Beach Downtown Holiday Market Set for Nov. 28

The city and Downtown Fort Walton Beach organization will host a holiday market and tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Downtown Landing. The event features over 100 local vendors, live music, food trucks, Santa visits, and a tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

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Fort Walton Beach Police Host Holiday Toy Drive Dec. 4-5

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Winter Wonderland returns for two evenings of free family activities including live music, food trucks, and holiday crafts. Attendees who bring unwrapped toys or pet food donations receive raffle tickets, with proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society.

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Fort Walton Beach Launches Roof Repair Deductible Assistance Program

The city is offering grants of up to $2,000 to low-to-moderate income homeowners with active insurance claims for roof damage, funded through a federal Community Development Block Grant. Eligible applicants must own a primary residence in Fort Walton Beach, meet HUD income limits, and hire a licensed contractor, with funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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