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 city’s architectural identity—while 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 Florida’s Panhandle—and they say time is running out.
Mosquitoes Beware – The City of Freeport has a New Mosquito Killing Machine
Freeport leaders say they will save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars with this switch. Here’s what’s up:
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks
A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
This Is What Happened in the First Battle Over Future of 30a Sunliner Diner
A 1950s-themed diner is sparking 21st-century controversy on 30A — with Walton County residents and planners split over whether it’s a fun throwback or a threat to the community’s character.
Is This The 30A Tourism Recession in South Walton?
Tourism revenues are slipping in Walton County—now leaders must decide how to respond as they plan for storms, traffic, and the future of the local economy.
