Summit on the Circle Comes to Life in DeFuniak

A weekend of music, art, and storytelling is set to transform DeFuniak Springs as Summit on the Circle returns this April.
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:
Storms, Scenery, and Community Lead to Power Line Victory

Florida Power & Light has halted plans for a 45-mile transmission line along Highway 331 after community concerns were raised by Scenic Walton.
Walton’s Free Beach Tram Tackles the Parking Chaos on 30A

Walton County’s new Beach Tram System is officially rolling, offering free, air-conditioned rides from municipal parking lots to popular 30A beach accesses — all aimed at easing congestion ahead of peak season.
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.