Westonwood Ranch Lands $400K for New Training Center

Westonwood Ranch will move forward with a major expansion after securing $400,000 in state funding to build a new life skills and job training center in Freeport. The project will strengthen vocational training and independence programs for young adults with developmental disabilities while supporting a broader initiative to bring affordable, supportive housing to Northwest Florida.
Destin Council calls for transparency after $83M land deal for Norriego Point

Destin leaders say Floridaβs $83 million beach buy came with too many closed doors β and too little local say. Hereβs what theyβre doing to bring the deal into the sunshine.
Free The Beaches? Walton Customary Use Bill Jumps Another Hurdle

Will Floridaβs beaches become more accessible again? A new Senate bill aims to undo a controversial 2018 lawβbut not everyone is on board.