Okaloosa County approves Niceville Animal Clinic deal as PAWS contract nears end
Okaloosa County commissioners approved a new agreement with Niceville Animal Clinic for animal sheltering and veterinary services as the county prepares to take over animal control responsibilities south of Eglin. The deal comes as the county’s longtime PAWS contract approaches its September 22 expiration date.
Fiscal Reality or ‘Monopoly Money’? Commissioners Clash Over Discretionary Spending
As the Board of County Commissioners weighs the impact of a potential $4 million budget shortfall driven by Florida Amendment 3, a contentious debate has erupted over discretionary spending. Commissioners clashed over allocating funds to local groups, with resident Barbara Morano warning, “This money is not monopoly money.”
