Gallery: Seacoast Collegiate High School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Seacoast Collegiate High School, Florida’s oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in partnership with Northwest Florida State College.
Council Rejects Letter of Support, Exposing Rift Over Walton’s Growth Strategy

As Walton County leaders spar over whether the Economic Development Alliance delivers real results, its director prepares to step down at the end of the month.
Walton County Commission rejects defunding Economic Development Alliance

After fiery debate and sharp words over job creation and tax dollars, Walton County’s leaders hit pause on defunding the EDA — for now.
After Four Years and A Six Hour Meeting, Walton County Has An Attorney

Walton County’s split-vote approval of a $600K contract for attorney Clay Adkinson has raised concerns over pay, conflicts of interest, and the transparency of the hiring process.
Walton County to vote on $50K-a-month contract for county attorney

Walton County will decide tomorrow whether or not to pay thier longtime interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson $600,000 a year and require a supermajority vote to fire him in the future.
‘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 County’s government just took another sharp turn in its ongoing saga of political shakeups.
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.
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.
You Can’t Walk Here (Still) – No One Can Agree on The Rules For Customary Use in Walton County

After Years of ‘Sand Wars’ in Walton County, a New State Law and $100s of Millions at Stake For Local Businesses, – no one can agree on What The Rules Are for Customary Use.
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.