Inside Okaloosa County’s plans for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center

Okaloosa County officials hope that with a little bit of time and effort now, the fairgrounds will be a place families can enjoy for decades to come.
Fort Walton Beach Council approves water and sewer rate hikes to prevent utility deficits

The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 4–2 to raise water and wastewater rates over five years to prevent deficits and fund infrastructure upgrades, despite pushback from residents and two councilmembers.