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, Floridaβs oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associateβs 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 35β6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. β
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 Floridaβs beaches? A new state law changes the rules again in Walton Countyβs 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 β with Walton County residents and planners split over whether itβs a fun throwback or a threat to the communityβs character.