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.
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.
