Knives out for this government agency in DeFuniak Springs
The DeFuniak Springs City Council took over the Community Redevelopment Agency after a tense meeting in which the Council attempted to fire the CRA director and settled on firing the CRA board instead.
Walton tourism representatives say commission ignores advice at county’s financial peril
Walton County Commissioners decided to spend almost $10 Million on a piece of land without asking for tourism development council input. Now they’ve decided to leave the taxpayer-purchased land idle. TDC members say it’s a waste of taxpayer money. Here’s what commissioners said in response:
English – the (ONLY) Language for Florida Driver’s Exams
Florida has officially moved to English-only driver’s license exams, eliminating translation services statewide and affecting all applicants, including non-citizens and visa holders.
Walton Tourism Pros: “We have no voice” With Local Government
A simmering feud between the Walton County Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners is reaching a boiling point as frustrated TDC members claim they are powerless “marionettes” whose expertise is being ignored.
Walton Commission decides on parking, vending at Eastern Lake
The Walton County Commission has made a decision about the future of parking, beach access and vending at Eastern Lake.
Game-Changer for Walton County: New Emergency Center Delivers Faster, Stronger Care
HCA Florida’s new DeFuniak Springs emergency facility opens in early February, bringing 24/7 emergency care and ambulance services to Walton County.
DeFuniak Springs Debates the Future of Their Fire Department
The City Council in DeFuniak Springs considers an alternative to their own fire department – Could it save them a $1,000,000?
Residents attack Walton County Eastern Lake plan
A battle is brewing in Walton County as local residents and environmental advocates unanimously oppose the government’s plans for a major regional beach access point, fearing it will permanently destroy the unique ecosystem of a rare coastal dune lake.
I’m not making a New Year’s Resolution – This is What I’m Doing Instead
This New Year, forget temporary resolutions. Do this instead.
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.
