Customary Use Bill Passes Final Stop Before Floor Vote. Will You Get Access to the Sand?
Will public beach access return to Walton County? A new bill just cleared a major hurdle in the Florida Senate.
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Recognized Among Top Maternity Hospitals in U.S. for Fifth Year
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named one of America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth year, with additional national recognition for its maternal care services and regional NICU access.
Help Wanted: Walton County Tourism Department Seeking Executive Director
As Walton County’s tourism industry doubles in size, county leaders debate whether it’s time to bring back a top leadership role to guide the way.
Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht
A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
GALLERY: Thousands Line Roads to Mourn Death of Walton Sheriff’s Deputy Will May
A deputy’s final act of courage is remembered as hundreds gather to honor his life, legacy, and sacrifice in the line of duty.
Walton County Might Contribute Something to Okaloosa’s SS United States Reef Project. Here’s What They Want in Return:
Walton County is considering contributing $1 million to Okaloosa County’s artificial reef project involving the SS United States ship, but wants to opt out of a separate $1 million marketing contribution; discussions are ongoing with a decision expected in June.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dies of His Wounds After Shooting
A routine call turned tragic when Deputy Will May responded to a disturbance at a Dollar General—what happened next led to a deadly exchange of gunfire.
Is the PGA Coming To Walton County? Here’s What We Know:
Could Walton County become the next big stop on the PGA Tour? Officials and residents are rallying behind a proposal that could bring millions in economic impact—find out what’s next!
Commissioners Let the DOGE Out In Walton County
Walton votes to comply with the State’s mandatory DOGE review.
Commissioner Claims Water Quality “An Existential Threat To Walton County”
Could a proposed landfill threaten Walton County’s drinking water? Officials hit pause to investigate potential risks to the Floridian Aquifer.
