Walton County Commission deadlock on tourism leadership continues
The Walton County Commission once again failed to agree on whether to bring back an Executive Director of Tourism — a $400,000 position overseeing one of the county’s biggest industries.
Here’s what happened, who pushed for change, and what it means for the future of the $60 million tourism department.
Scenic Walton Urges Community Support to Save Specialty License Plate Funding
Scenic Walton’s mission to preserve Walton County’s beauty and safety is jeopardized by low specialty license plate sales, making community support essential to secure vital funding for local improvement projects.
Special Magistrate Judge says the Sunliner Diner is a no-go
Special Magistrate Judge says the Sunliner Diner is a no-go Christopher Saul October 24, 2025 4:06 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🚫 Denied: Walton County’s special magistrate ruled against the proposed Sunliner Diner on 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. 🚗 Community Concerns: Locals and the Blue Water Landing HOA cited traffic, safety, and neighborhood impact as […]
A $60 Million Business – No Direction, For Now, In Walton County.
A heated debate among Walton County Commissioners over a new tourism executive role leaves the future of the county’s “60 million dollar business” and beach operations in limbo.
Tee’d Off With the Potential PGA Event – BCC Says “Not Now!”
Walton County commissioners have teed off a potential PGA Tour event, unanimously voting against a sponsorship proposal that sparked months of intense debate and divided the community.
‘Mudslinging’ Says Mayor, Defuniak Council Spars Over CRA
Amidst internal tensions and a failed attempt to abolish the Community Redevelopment Agency, DeFuniak Springs City Council grapples with its strategic role in urban revitalization, property abatements, and addressing key leadership vacancies
From Mosquito Control to Managing Noise Levels – Freeport Council is Managing Growth
The Freeport City Council approved a new polling location at the Freeport Community Center, recognized outstanding city employees, discussed mosquito control improvements, and reviewed a proposed ordinance to limit construction noise.
What Will Walton County Tourism Look Like in the Future? A Special Meeting Gave Us Some Clues:
These are the three priorities on the list after a joint meeting between the Walton Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners
Expert Witnesses Clash in Marathon Walton County Development Showdown
In Walton County, heated quasi-judicial hearings on the Sunliner Diner and SEC Freeport Asphalt Plant reveal deep community divides over development impacts, with final decisions pending from commissioners.
A Miccosukee Casino and New Office Space for Elected Officials? Here’s What Happened at Walton’s Commission Meeting.
Elected officials argue over office space, whether or not to talk to a Native American tribe in south Florida about business – and they decide to settle scores with the director of Sinfonia Gulf Coast.
