Fort Walton Beach recommends elevated flyover option for “Around the Mound” project
With billions in traffic, military access, and downtown development on the line, Fort Walton Beach leaders say this may be their one shot to get the U.S. 98 reroute right.
Destin OK’s 320-room hotel after lengthy discussion on development rules
A new 320-room hotel is coming to Highway 98 — but Monday’s vote was anything but routine.
Council members clashed over traffic safety, parking reductions, and what they called a “broken” development code that leaves them little room to deny projects that technically meet the rules.
Destin Council approves school expansion, Crystal Beach parking and $2M FDOT grant
Big moves for Destin! The city council just approved a major Destin Elementary expansion, a new Crystal Beach parking project, and a $2 million FDOT grant for the Crosstown Connector, while also getting some great news about our water quality.
Fort Walton Beach approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’
A major plan to divert U.S. 98 traffic around downtown Fort Walton Beach just got a funding boost, and leaders say it could clear the cones from your commute in less than a decade.
Fort Walton Beach backs FDOT plan to curb crashes at First Street and Beal Parkway
A Fort Walton Beach intersection with more than triple the crashes considered “hazardous” is getting a quick safety makeover — here’s what’s changing for drivers.
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 […]
