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:
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
Where Wildlife and Wonder Merge in the Heart of Freeport
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is inviting the community to explore Florida’s wildlife after dark and celebrate conservation with two immersive events this March.
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.
Devastating Santa Rosa Beach Fire Sparks Urgent Space Heater Safety Warning
South Walton firefighters battled a fast-moving garage fire Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa Beach, sending one resident to the hospital and causing heavy damage to the home.
Local Hospital Earns Prestigious Statewide Distinction
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Captures Repeat Statewide Hospital Honor Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Captures Repeat Statewide Hospital Honor Staff Reports February 2, 2026 2:30 pm Emerald Coast, Health, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earned a place on Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals list for the second consecutive year. The hospital continues to […]
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.
