Fort Walton Beach Council delays $7M rec complex, approves new PAWS contract, advances charter changes
Fort Walton Beach officials approved a new PAWS contract, postponed a recreation complex expansion, and advanced two charter amendments on election timing and mayoral pay.
Fort Walton Beach seeks Attorney General opinion on voter-approved budget cap
Fort Walton Beach is asking the Florida Attorney General to review whether its new charter amendment capping annual budget growth conflicts with state law, after the council approved the request in a 6–1 vote.
Fort Walton Beach Councilman warns charter review may overturn voter-backed amendments
Fort Walton Beach Councilman Payne Walker is challenging efforts by the Charter Review Committee to reverse voter-backed amendments, calling the move a threat to democratic accountability.
Fort Walton Beach council rejects removal of charter chair over alleged confrontation
A heated clash, physical accusations, and a narrow vote—see why Fort Walton Beach’s council is divided over this explosive incident.
Election Results: One Amendment Passes, The Other Fails in Niceville
Niceville voters made key decisions on city governance, affecting the city clerk’s residency requirement and how council vacancies are filled—see the full breakdown of the results!
