Okaloosa Commission approves $4M contract for VPS fuel farm expansion
Okaloosa County approved a $4 million expansion of Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport’s fuel farm, doubling storage capacity to keep pace with surging airline traffic.
Okaloosa County promotes Scott Bitterman to be Public Works Director
Interm no longer. The Okaloosa County Commission approved Scott Bitterman to become the county’s permanent public works director.
Okaloosa Commission approves $250K for Gap Creek study to address flooding, water quality
Okaloosa County is putting $250,000 toward a long-awaited study of Fort Walton Beach’s Gap Creek watershed, matching state funding to address chronic flooding and water quality issues
Okaloosa Commission approves $1.7M contract for new multi-use path in Niceville
From Palm Drive to Rocky Bayou — a new 2.5-mile path in Niceville is finally moving forward with a $1.7M contract.
Okaloosa Commission begins deliberation on 2026 legislative priorities
Okaloosa County is asking the state for nearly $200 million to widen State Road 85 while also pushing policy stances on gun rights, mental health diversion, and homestead exemptions.
Do you think these should be the county’s top priorities?
North Walton Doctors Hospital Marks First Year of Service to Walton County
North Walton Doctors Hospital marked its first anniversary with a celebration highlighting its expansion of services, leadership reflections, and commitment to expanding health care access in Walton County.
