School Districts Earn As – What Does That Mean?
Okaloosa and Walton County schools both scored A ratings from the state—but the data shows major differences in readiness and performance across campuses.
Grit and Grace Takes the Stage For History of Walton County
Step back in time and experience the powerful stories that shaped Walton County as Grit & Grace Inc. returns to the stage this July with The Paths We Take.
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.
Packed with Love, Ready to Learn
Packed with Love, Ready to Learn Staff Reports June 30, 2025 2:50 pm Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) have launched their annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive, aiming to give students in Okaloosa and Walton Counties the tools they need to start the school year strong. From July […]
Walton County Schools Hold Top 3 Spot in Florida Rankings
Walton County Schools Hold Top 3 Spot in Florida Rankings Staff Reports June 26, 2025 12:22 pm Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: 📈 Walton County School District ranked 3rd in Florida based on state testing results for 2024–25.🥇 The district ranked 1st in Geometry, 2nd in 4th grade Math, and 3rd in several […]
JANNAZO: Launch the Boats!
Ever watched a $100,000 boat float away while the captain yelled from the ramp? If you’ve launched at a local ramp on a Saturday, you just might have. Here’s your annual reminder of what not to do.
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach Staff Reports June 25, 2025 12:41 pm Health, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has expanded maternity services at The Family Birth Place by partnering with OB Hospitalist Group to enhance maternal safety and reduce emergency room wait times for expecting […]
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 Florida’s beaches? A new state law changes the rules again in Walton County’s long fight over sand, surf, and private property.
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks
A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
