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.
DeSantis Signs Beach Access Bill Into Law
Who really owns Florida’s beaches? A new state law changes the rules again in Walton County’s long fight over sand, surf, and private property.
This Is What Happened in the First Battle Over Future of 30a Sunliner Diner
A 1950s-themed diner is sparking 21st-century controversy on 30A — with Walton County residents and planners split over whether it’s a fun throwback or a threat to the community’s character.
Is This The 30A Tourism Recession in South Walton?
Tourism revenues are slipping in Walton County—now leaders must decide how to respond as they plan for storms, traffic, and the future of the local economy.
PGA Event in Walton County In The Rough After TDC Meeting
Walton County leaders are weighing a five-year, $30 million tournament deal pitch from the PGA Tour that could change the County’s shoulder season economy—but only if they can agree on the terms.
Florida Announces RECORD Tourism – Why Did The Emerald Coast’s Numbers Slump?
Florida just hit a record-breaking tourism milestone—but the beaches of Okaloosa and Walton counties are feeling the crunch. Here’s what local leaders are doing to stay afloat.
