Watch the live stream of the 2026 “Meet the Candidates Forum” for the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council. The event took place on September 14, 2026, with a walk-around candidate interviews starting at 5:30pm and the Q&A Forum segment starting at 6:15pm. This event took place at The Venue on 109 Brooks Street SE in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and was sponsored & hosted by Beach Weekend, the venue owners. The live stream was produced and edited by Emerald Coast TV.
The candidates invited to attend are:
- Brandon Bishop
- Schuyler Black
- Steve Caldarelli
- Tyler Capelotti
- Gloria DeBerry (incumbent)
- Denise Dierker
- Glen Guarin
- Jeffrey Pendleton
- Matthew Turpin
- Payne Walker (incumbent)
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
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Emerald Coast Classic 2025 – Game #3 – Drake vs Georgia Tech
The 2025 Emerald Coast Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 28-29 at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Drake will face Georgia Tech in a consolation game at 3 p.m. central time on Saturday Nov. 29, 2025. The championship game between DePaul & LSU will be at 6 p.m. on CBS Sports.
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Official 2019 Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade
The 64th Billy Bowlegs Festival closes it’s celebration with it’s Torchlight Parade on Monday night on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The parade took place on June 3, 2019.
It is hosted by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (Ted Corcoran) and this year’s parade sponsor, Step One Automotive (Maureen Bierman).
This 60 minute video airs on ox Cable Channel 6 at various times and dates throughout the month of June. It was produced by EmeraldCoastTV.com .
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade! Here are the 1st Place winners in each category:
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1st Place: AJ’s Krewe of LegendsKrewe
1st Place: Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship PiratesMarching/Walking
1st Place: Studio FitTruck/Car/Van
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First Friday Coffee – August 2018 – FWB Chamber of Commerce
Watch the Replay of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee from August 3, 2018. Learn about the following events and special programs happening within this community on the Emerald Coast of Florida. This event took place at the Christian Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Flort Walton Beach, Florida.
(Note: Audio becomes clearer around 9.10 minute point)
00:00 – Welcome
00:52 – Innvocation
01:46 – Pledge of Allegiance
03:19 – Healthsource Chiropractic “Fast Cash at Breakfast” Giveaway
07:03 – Moore Hallmark (US Chamber of Commerce) Presentation to Congressman Matt Gaetz
10:03 – Matt Gaetz speech
15:08 – Mel Ponder/Introduction of Matt Caldwell-Agricultural Commission candidate17:26:06 – Matt Caldwell
23:24 – Paul Lux – Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections
28:43 – Rico: Project Hope update
30:56 – United Way Volunteer Program
33:54 – Food for Thought Backpack Program
34:35 – Emerald Coast Poker Run – Donna Tashik
37:53 – Leadership Okaloosa at Costa Institute
40:03 – Chamber Calendar
41:15 – Business Leaders Together Luncheon – BitWizards
44:31 – Nick Chubb – 2018 Chairman of the Board
46:58 – Above & Beyond Award
49:25 – Ambassador of the Quarter Award
50:54 – Sponsor – Eglin Federal Credit Union
1:04:20 – Check Presentations: Dave Parisot Northwest Florida Military Officer Assoc to Ginny Barr 2018 Okaloosa Veterans Stand Down, $3,000
1:07:22 – New Members
1:20:34 – Door Prizes
1:33:49 – 50/50 and CloseIf you have an event you would like to be available for online viewing, contact Emerald Coast TV at 850-244-7100.