Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment Staff Reports July 2, 2025 9:08 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🛠️ County commissioners approved a $1.87 million study to plan infrastructure upgrades near Eglin AFB’s West Gate as part of a long-term redevelopment vision. 🤝 The agreement extends a contract with HDR Engineering and […]
Highway 98 shoreline project moves closer to reality with federal boost
The Highway 98 Living Shoreline Project on Okaloosa Island is moving into final design and permitting, thanks to $284,000 in new federal funding and no added county costs.
Niceville Knights of Columbus Receive Statewide Award for Charity Work
Knights of Columbus Council 13527 in Niceville earned statewide recognition for over 15 years of hands-on service building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
DeSantis Signs $115B Florida Budget; $87 Million Headed to Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $115 billion state budget, securing more than $87 million for Okaloosa and Walton County projects, while issuing only a few local vetoes and launching a $2 billion statewide tax relief plan.
Packed with Love, Ready to Learn
Packed with Love, Ready to Learn Staff Reports June 30, 2025 2:50 pm Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) have launched their annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive, aiming to give students in Okaloosa and Walton Counties the tools they need to start the school year strong. From July […]
Okaloosa County to break ground on $16.75 million Tarpon Beach Park
City and county officials will break ground on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park in Destin on July 7, a $16.75 million project expanding public access to the Gulf with new amenities and free parking.
DeSantis Signs Florida Budget, Could Veto $80 Million in Okaloosa and Walton Projects
Florida’s new state budget includes $2 billion in tax cuts but places more than $80 million in local Panhandle projects in jeopardy amid a wave of vetoes by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tropical system could develop in Gulf ahead of July 4, Okaloosa officials monitoring
Public safety officials in Okaloosa County are urging residents to stay weather-aware as a tropical disturbance could form offshore during the July 4 holiday.
Fort Walton Beach sets property tax rate at 4.3282 Mills for 2025-26 Budget
Even though the Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 4-3 to keep the millage rate the same, residents should still expect to pay more in property taxes next year due to rising property values.
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief Staff Reports June 25, 2025 10:00 am Fort Walton Beach In Brief: 🔥 Chief Morgan Retires – After 25 years of service, Chief Jeremy Morgan is stepping down from the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. 👨🏽🚒 Historic Promotion – Deputy Chief Thearon Shipman will become […]
