Fort Walton Beach eyes voluntary state “DOGE” audit amid $8M budget gap

Fort Walton Beach is requesting a voluntary state DOGE audit while navigating an $8 million budget shortfall and working within new voter-imposed spending caps ahead of finalizing its 2025-26 budget.
Could Spending Slash Mean No Tax Increase For Niceville Property Owners This Year?

Niceville’s leadership proposes spending slash – Does that mean we will avoid a tax hike this year?