Stunning Alys Beach Wins Architecture Honor
Scenic Walton awarded Alys Beach its Design Excellence Award, recognizing the community’s iconic architecture and scenic design along Highway 30A.
Free Yellow Fly Kits Offered as Painful Bite Season Begins
South Walton residents can pick up free Yellow Fly Kits beginning April 1 as mosquito control officials prepare for the annual return of the biting pests.
Here’s the unexpected cost of parking near beautiful 30a beaches for 2026
Walton County Commissioners put costs on parking in lots near the beach. here’s how much it will cost you:
Walton County Rolls Out Free Tram Service
Walton County Tourism will launch expanded free Beach Tram routes on March 1, connecting municipal parking lots to regional beach accesses in an effort to ease congestion and improve public access.
Walton tourism representatives say commission ignores advice at county’s financial peril
Walton County Commissioners decided to spend almost $10 Million on a piece of land without asking for tourism development council input. Now they’ve decided to leave the taxpayer-purchased land idle. TDC members say it’s a waste of taxpayer money. Here’s what commissioners said in response:
Walton Tourism Pros: “We have no voice” With Local Government
A simmering feud between the Walton County Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners is reaching a boiling point as frustrated TDC members claim they are powerless “marionettes” whose expertise is being ignored.
Walton Commission decides on parking, vending at Eastern Lake
The Walton County Commission has made a decision about the future of parking, beach access and vending at Eastern Lake.
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses Staff Reports January 27, 2026 11:51 am 30a, Business, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Emerald Coast, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: 👥 Who: Walton County Tourism, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, local restaurants, shops, and event organizers 📅 What: Winter 2026 […]
Residents attack Walton County Eastern Lake plan
A battle is brewing in Walton County as local residents and environmental advocates unanimously oppose the government’s plans for a major regional beach access point, fearing it will permanently destroy the unique ecosystem of a rare coastal dune lake.
Thirty Years Strong, One Night of Impact: Café Thirty-A Breaks Fundraising Record
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised a record-breaking $90,905 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, marking a milestone night of generosity and community celebration.
