Thirty Years Strong, One Night of Impact: Café Thirty-A Breaks Fundraising Record
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised a record-breaking $90,905 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, marking a milestone night of generosity and community celebration.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB
Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.
There When Seconds Matter: Ascension Sacred Heart Earns Stroke Certification
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has earned Primary Stroke Center certification, strengthening access to life-saving stroke care in Walton County.
Walton County Celebrates a Joyful New Beginning With First Baby of 2026
Walton County rang in 2026 with the birth of Merritt Taylor, the first baby born in the county just after midnight on New Year’s Day.
Emerald Coast Rings in the New Year with Fireworks and Festivities
Fireworks and festivities will ring in the New Year across Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Walton County, and Crestview.
Walton County Sheriff rebukes Kyle Rittenhouse’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ claims in DeFuniak Springs shooting
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back hard after Kyle Rittenhouse claimed a DeFuniak Springs shooting was lawful self-defense. Sheriff Michael Adkinson says the victim was unarmed on his own property and calls the commentary “wildly irresponsible.”
Red Shoe Party Returns to Support Foster Children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties
The Red Shoe Party returns Jan. 24 in Seagrove Beach, raising funds to support foster children in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Walton County has the area’s highest opioid deaths. Here’s how officials will try to reduce fatal overdoses:
Walton County’s opioid death numbers are much higher than Bay or Okaloosa’s after you account for population. Officials have a plan to start turning the tide on the issue.
Deadly Morning Shooting in DeFuniak Springs Leads to Murder Charge
A Thursday morning shooting in DeFuniak Springs left a Crestview man dead, and deputies have arrested 44-year-old Michael Rediker on a murder charge.
Scholarships Announced for Top Students in PR and Communications
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation will award several $1,000 scholarships to high-achieving seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties who plan to pursue degrees in public relations, communication, marketing, or journalism. Supported by local sponsors including Eglin Federal Credit Union and longtime PR professionals, the program continues the Foundation’s mission to grow the next generation of communicators along the Emerald Coast.
