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 school-zone cameras slash speeding by 95% in first year

Fort Walton Beachโs school-zone speed cameras cut speeding by 95% in their first year, collecting $183,675 in fines. Most violators received only one ticket, and city leaders say the revenue is being reinvested into safety improvements.
Florida Appeals Court strikes down state’s open carry ban as unconstitutional

A Florida appeals court struck down the stateโs open-carry ban, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and setting up a new legal and legislative fight over gun rights.
Fort Walton Beach backs FDOT plan to curb crashes at First Street and Beal Parkway

A Fort Walton Beach intersection with more than triple the crashes considered โhazardousโ is getting a quick safety makeover โ hereโs whatโs changing for drivers.
Your City’s Christmas Lists For The State Government Are Out Now – Here’s What They Asked For – And If We’re On The Naughty or Nice List.

Local leaders presented over $47 million in funding requests to the legislative delegation. Here’s what your city asked for: