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 countyβs $10.5 million appraisal.
Free The Beaches? Walton Customary Use Bill Jumps Another Hurdle

Will Floridaβs beaches become more accessible again? A new Senate bill aims to undo a controversial 2018 lawβbut not everyone is on board.
Okaloosa Commissioners May Buy This Piece Of Niceville-Area Land To Build Affordable Housing

π‘ Okaloosa County Commissioners consider buying part of Eglin Golf Course for affordable housing. π€ Concerns arise, but a potential solution to the housing problem is on the table!