Fort Walton Beach delays youth baseball, softball merger with Shalimar Little League

A plan to merge Fort Walton Beachβs youth baseball league into Shalimarβs Little League struck out β at least for now.
Fort Walton Beach school-zone cameras slash speeding by 95% in first year

Fort Walton Beachβs school-zone speed cameras cut speeding by 95% in their first year, collecting $183,675 in fines. Most violators received only one ticket, and city leaders say the revenue is being reinvested into safety improvements.
Walton County passes $328M budget in narrow 3-2 vote

Walton County leaders cut the millage rate slightly, but a divided commission clashed over debt, reserves, and long-term planning.