Scenic Walton Urges Community Support to Save Specialty License Plate Funding
Scenic Walton’s mission to preserve Walton County’s beauty and safety is jeopardized by low specialty license plate sales, making community support essential to secure vital funding for local improvement projects.
A $60 Million Business – No Direction, For Now, In Walton County.
A heated debate among Walton County Commissioners over a new tourism executive role leaves the future of the county’s “60 million dollar business” and beach operations in limbo.
Tee’d Off With the Potential PGA Event – BCC Says “Not Now!”
Walton County commissioners have teed off a potential PGA Tour event, unanimously voting against a sponsorship proposal that sparked months of intense debate and divided the community.
What Will Walton County Tourism Look Like in the Future? A Special Meeting Gave Us Some Clues:
These are the three priorities on the list after a joint meeting between the Walton Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners
Inside the Push to Change 30A’s County’s Beach Rules
In a show of civility amid fiery social media clashes, Walton County residents and vendors collaboratively tackled beach ordinance updates, from bonfire fuels to vendor boundaries, in workshops that could reshape Emerald Coast shores.
Gallery: Seacoast Collegiate High School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Seacoast Collegiate High School, Florida’s oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in partnership with Northwest Florida State College.
South Walton Makes Statement Win to Open New Stadium
South Walton opened its new stadium with a skydiver-delivered game ball and a 35–6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. ✅
Commission Votes No On Sunliner Diner – But The Project Ain’t Dead Yet:
A proposed 1950s-style diner on 30A was denied by the Walton County Planning Commission over safety, zoning, and compatibility concerns.
Walton Commissioner Drake to PGA: No Contract, No Deal
Walton County leaders are holding the line on a proposed PGA Tour event until they see a formal contract with clear terms and contingencies.
Walton Wrestles With Tantalizing PGA Tour Gamble
A $30 million gamble? Walton County weighs a high-stakes PGA Tour deal amid budget concerns, tourism shifts, and rising calls for compromise.
