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Notice of Public Meeting - Walton County Tourist Development Council
Please be advised that the Walton County Tourist Development Council will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Walton County Commission Meeting Summary
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) met for their regular business meeting Tuesday, September 22, beginning with the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for AmeriPro EMS of Florida.

Upcoming Meeting and Workshops
For a list of this week’s upcoming County meetings and workshops, click on the link.

Walton County Beach Operations Update
For an update regarding multiple Walton County Beach Operations projects with Director Josh Ervin, click on the link.

THURSDAY: Coffee with the City Manager
Join us for Coffee with the City Manager from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library.

Sheriff’s Investigative Services Chief Graduates From FBI Executive Development Seminar
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division Chief Augie Rodriguez graduated from the FBI Florida Executive Development Seminar Session XXVII in Destin.

City Council has a special meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach has a special meeting scheduled for 5:01 p.m. Tues., Sept. 29, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the budget and millage rate.

Walton County’s Land Development Code rewrite SURVEY
There’s one week left to share your feedback on Walton County’s Land Development Code rewrite! The community survey closes Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. This survey is an opportunity to identify what matters most to you and suggest improvements.
Special Meeting - September 23, 2026
A special meeting of the City Council will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Annex (4100 Indian Bayou Trail).

WEDNESDAY: Customer Service office to close at 12 p.m. Sept. 30 for fiscal year 2026 closeout
Our Customer Service office will be closing at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to allow staff time to process and close out fiscal year 2026.

City Council has a special meeting set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026
The City of Fort Walton Beach City Council has a special meeting scheduled for 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at City Hall to discuss the budget and millage rate.

Walton Commissioners Discuss Audits, Parks and Signs
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) launched their first business meeting of September by recognizing three groups for excellence.