Commission Votes No On Sunliner Diner – But The Project Ain’t Dead Yet:

A proposed 1950s-style diner on 30A was denied by the Walton County Planning Commission over safety, zoning, and compatibility concerns.
Despite No Vote – Echelon Condo May Still Happen

A proposed 24-story condo in Miramar Beach faces strong pushback from residents and a narrow Planning Commission vote as it moves to the next phase of review.
‘There Is No Conflict:’ Walton Commission Votes On New Administrator, Debates Permanent Attorney.

With key leadership roles filled and conflict-of-interest concerns swirling, Walton Countyโs government just took another sharp turn in its ongoing saga of political shakeups.
This is What You’ll Likely Pay in Walton County Property Tax Next Year:

As Walton Countyโs housing boom cools, commissioners brace for leaner budgets and tough choices on nonprofit funding and public services.
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.
Historic DeFuniak Stakeholders Meet to Discuss the Future of the Past

DeFuniak Springs leaders and residents are reviewing a set of proposed historic preservation standards aimed at protecting the cityโs architectural identityโwhile debating how to balance regulation with private property rights.
This is How DeFuniak Springs Did On Its Latest Audit

DeFuniak Springs City Council celebrates a clean 2023-24 audit after years of financial challenges, resolving most prior findings and earning top marks from auditors.
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.
Freeport Area Non Profit Looks To Make Waves About Water Quality

A new group in Freeport is sounding the alarm about threats to the only drinking water source in Floridaโs Panhandleโand they say time is running out.