Fort Walton Beach approves TrackMan golf upgrade to driving range, backed by user fees

The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 5-1 to lease high-tech TrackMan golf equipment for the cityβs driving range, a move officials say will modernize the facility, attract new users, and generate additional revenue β all without taxpayer burden.
New early Learning Center Coming to Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center

A 16,000-square-foot childcare and early learning center, operated by Grow With Us Learning Academy, will open in 2026 at Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center after the city council approved the development order.
This is How DeFuniak Springs Did On Its Latest Audit

DeFuniak Springs City Council celebrates a clean 2023-24 audit after years of financial challenges, resolving most prior findings and earning top marks from auditors.