Okaloosa County promotes Scott Bitterman to be Public Works Director
Interm no longer. The Okaloosa County Commission approved Scott Bitterman to become the county’s permanent public works director.
Okaloosa Commission approves $250K for Gap Creek study to address flooding, water quality
Okaloosa County is putting $250,000 toward a long-awaited study of Fort Walton Beach’s Gap Creek watershed, matching state funding to address chronic flooding and water quality issues
Okaloosa Commission begins deliberation on 2026 legislative priorities
Okaloosa County is asking the state for nearly $200 million to widen State Road 85 while also pushing policy stances on gun rights, mental health diversion, and homestead exemptions.
Do you think these should be the county’s top priorities?
Okaloosa County approves $730K surtax request for new upgrades
Okaloosa County is fast-tracking long-awaited road and sidewalk upgrades — thanks to nearly $730,000 in local surtax funding.
Okaloosa County approves $824K PAWS contract, considers in-house animal control
Okaloosa County secures another year of animal control services with PAWS — but commissioners are already planning for a future where the county takes the reins.
Okaloosa County to host public meeting on West 98 Collector Road project
Traffic relief may be on the horizon for residents near Hurlburt Field — but county officials want to hear from you first.
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.
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.
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.
