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 City Council puts charter reforms back to voters, rekindling debate over ‘will of the people’
Fort Walton Beach voters could soon decide again whether city officials should be paid and how much City Hall can spend each year. The council says it’s about fixing flaws — critics say it’s about ignoring the will of voters.
Fort Walton Beach delays youth baseball, softball merger with Shalimar Little League
A plan to merge Fort Walton Beach’s youth baseball league into Shalimar’s Little League struck out — at least for now.
Fort Walton Beach Council backs tentative tax hike and $65.2 million budget for upcoming fiscal year
The Fort Walton Beach City Council advanced a $65.2 million budget and tentative millage rate after a tense debate over taxes and spending priorities.
Fort Walton Beach considers voter referendum to move city elections to November
Fort Walton Beach leaders want residents to decide when local elections are held — would you support moving them to November alongside statewide races?
Fort Walton Beach moves to ‘plainly audible’ noise ordinance, expands exemptions
Fort Walton Beach is turning down the volume on its old noise law, and turning up enforcement with a “plainly audible” rule police say will finally work.
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.
