Smart Money, Strong Futures: How Local Kids Are Learning to Save

A Northwest Florida campaign is helping kids build smart money habits by encouraging them to save early—with incentives and community support.
This controversial Condo Project barely approved in South Walton

Despite a no vote from the planning commission, Walton Commissioners approved this condo project in Miramar Beach. Here’s how it will probably make your life more difficult:
Stabbing at Walton Middle School leaves three in hospital

A stabbing at Walton Middle School left three people in the hospital Tuesday morning. Walton Sheriff’s deputies say they have a suspect.
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.
Powerful Warning from Sheriff After Jail Worker Arrested in Inmate Relationship

A Walton County jail employee has been arrested and charged with felony sexual misconduct after investigators say she engaged in unlawful contact with an inmate.
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.