Fort Walton Beach eyes voluntary state “DOGE” audit amid $8M budget gap

Fort Walton Beach is requesting a voluntary state DOGE audit while navigating an $8 million budget shortfall and working within new voter-imposed spending caps ahead of finalizing its 2025-26 budget.
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department

Valparaisoβs fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measuresβwill they find a solution before time runs out?