Massive Vision, Limited Time: Destinβs Funding Challenge

Destinβs ambitious $65 million Town Center plan promises a walkable future, but with its primary funding source expiring in 2028, questions remain about how it will be paid for.
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.