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Sen. Don Gaetz weighs in on $83M state purchase of Norriego Point

Florida plans to spend $83 million to purchase four acres of waterfront land at Norriego Point in Destin for public park and marina use, a move praised by Okaloosa County officials but questioned by Sen. Don Gaetz over the high price compared with the countyโ€™s $10.5 million appraisal.

Fort Walton Beach accepts $152k ICE grant under 287(g) program

Fort Walton Beach will take $152,500 in federal ICE funds to support its 287(g) immigration partnership โ€” but not everyone agrees itโ€™s a good idea. Officials say it wonโ€™t change local policing, while residents voiced strong opinions on both sides.

Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park

Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park Staff Reports October 8, 2025 12:32 am Uncategorized In Brief: ๐Ÿž๏ธ County unveils concept for 1.6-mile community park ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Residents helped design features and layout ๐Ÿพ Trails, playgrounds, and river overlooks planned Share This Story! CRESTVIEW โ€” Okaloosa County officials unveiled conceptual plans Tuesday for a […]

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