Okaloosa County fish aggregating device project faces $41K tariff hurdle
Okaloosa County added a $41,760 tariff contingency to its offshore reef buoy contract, ensuring the fish aggregating device program stays on track despite trade policy uncertainty.
Okaloosa County keeps property tax rate flat for FY2026, advances $687M budget amid surging property values
Okaloosa County keeps property tax rate flat for FY2026, advances $687M budget amid surging property values Collin Bestor July 24, 2025 5:00 pm Okaloosa County In Brief: 🏡 No Property Tax Increase: The county’s ad valorem rate remains at 3.8308 mills for the eighth consecutive year. 📈 $687 Million Budget: Growth in property values helps […]
Okaloosa County unveils $687M budget, millage stays flat while property taxes go up
Despite an unchanged millage rate for Okaloosa County, residents should expect to pay more due to rising property taxes.
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program
Okaloosa County commissioners approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund, ensuring local hospitals can continue receiving Medicaid-related reimbursements at no cost to taxpayers.
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community
A major veterans housing project just cleared a key hurdle in Okaloosa County—here’s what’s next for Victory Village.
Okaloosa County approves tax exemption for Talking Parents Expansion
Okaloosa County approved a tax break for Talking Parents to expand its headquarters, bringing high-wage tech jobs to the area.
Okaloosa County boosts fishing industry with FAD network
Okaloosa County will install eight new shallow-water fish aggregating devices off Destin’s coast, expanding the county’s offshore fishing network with a $513,000 project funded through budget savings.
Air Force Enlisted Village’s Chief’s Celebrates a Decade of Service
What started as a short-term role turned into a decade-long mission—how one retired Airman helped shape a growing retirement community for veterans in Shalimar.
Okaloosa Commissioners OK Tourism Money for Shalimar Park
Plans to revitalize a neglected Shalimar waterfront are officially underway, as Okaloosa County greenlights a $3 million park project with fishing docks, pavilions, and more.
Okaloosa Approves Agreement to Fight For Destin Underpass
A $20 million pedestrian underpass could soon change how people cross one of Destin’s most hazardous intersections — if local leaders can secure federal funding in time.
