Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach
From greens to boardwalks, Okaloosa just approved $2 million in tourism tax spending â but not every city is cashing in this year.
Okaloosa Departments Made $60 Million in Budget Requests. Here’s What They Want it For:
Okaloosa Budget: Workshop highlights public safety, health, jail and tourism Collin Bestor July 24, 2025 1:15 pm Okaloosa County In Brief: ð° $60 million in budget requests highlight critical needs across elections, public safety, and corrections as Okaloosa County plans for FY2026. ð The county jail is operating 25% over capacity, prompting new officer training […]
Experts Say THIS Will Bring BIG $ to Okaloosa, But Commissioners Just Pulled it From Their Annual Wishlist
The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to remove a $1.5 million funding request for the sinking of the historic SS United States as an artificial reef off Destin from its legislative priorities, citing economic concerns and public optics despite projections of significant tourism revenue.
