Palms of Emerald Coast Employee Batters Department of Health Inspector
For Immediate Release:
January 13, 2026
Case Number: 2026-00000954
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – On January 13, 2026, at approximately 1228 hours, Officers responded to a battery that occurred at 139 Beal Parkway SE, Suite 102, identified as Palms of Emerald Coast Massage Parlor. A Department of Health (DOH) Employee advised she was conducting a routine inspection when the employee became upset and started yelling at the inspector before attempting to force the inspector out of the business. When Officers attempted to detain the female employee, she began defecating towards Officers to evade arrest.
Fang Wang was identified by Officers and arrested for Battery on a Specified Official.
This investigation was a follow-up in relation to a search warrant previously served on this location when it was under the name Blue Bay Massage & Spa, New Magnolia Spa, and Classy Spa. Wang was present during each investigation.
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department Special Investigations Unit is actively investigating this case in conjunction with the Department of Health, Fort Walton Beach Code Department, and Fort Walton Beach Fire.