Fort Walton Beach OKs $415K no-bid contract for new downtown parking lot
With downtown parking spots disappearing fast, Fort Walton Beach is skipping the bidding process to get a new lot built in record time.
Fort Walton Beach moves to protect Chester Pruitt Park with Florida Historic Designation
Fort Walton Beach moves to protect Chester Pruitt Park with Florida Historic Designation Staff Reports August 13, 2025 2:48 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🏛️ City Council votes 7-0 to seek historic designation for Chester Pruitt Park. 👮 Honors Chester Pruitt, the city’s first Black police officer, and his groundbreaking service. 🎉 Park’s designation would protect […]
Okaloosa School Board named Ruckel Middle School cafetorium after former principal
The Okaloosa County School Board voted to name Ruckel Middle School’s new cafetorium after former principal Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Morgan, honoring her decades of student-focused leadership and transformative programs.
Walton County to vote on $50K-a-month contract for county attorney
Walton County will decide tomorrow whether or not to pay thier longtime interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson $600,000 a year and require a supermajority vote to fire him in the future.
Okaloosa advances East Pass dredging project with new state grant
Okaloosa County will use a $320,000 state grant and matching funds to begin design and permitting for a major dredging expansion in East Pass, with construction targeted for 2027 or later.
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview Staff Reports August 6, 2025 4:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🛣️ FDOT will fund and build safety upgrades for a crash-heavy section of Airport Road near Buckhorn Drive. 💰 The project will come at no cost to the county, but Okaloosa will maintain the road […]
Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach
From greens to boardwalks, Okaloosa just approved $2 million in tourism tax spending — but not every city is cashing in this year.
Okaloosa School Board grapples with budget squeeze despite rising property values
Despite a rising tax base, Okaloosa schools face reduced flexible funding, limiting pay increases and prompting staff cuts in the proposed 2025–2026 budget.
Okaloosa County adopts social media policy balancing free speech and brand protection
What’s the line between personal expression and official communication? Okaloosa County just drew one — and it’s sparking a bigger conversation.
Destin adopts social media policy for officials, prompting concerns over free speech
What counts as a Sunshine Law violation in the digital age? Destin officials just drew a hard line — and not everyone’s ready to log off.
