Texas Parents Arrested After Leaving Baby Alone on Walton County Beach for Nearly an Hour
Two parents visiting from Houston were arrested in Walton County after deputies say they left their six-month-old baby alone under a beach tent for nearly an hour while walking with their other children on Miramar Beach.
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
Week 6 Recap: Niceville flexes muscle, SoWal beats Walton
Week 6 football action marked the beginning of district play for many local teams.
South Walton Makes Statement Win to Open New Stadium
South Walton opened its new stadium with a skydiver-delivered game ball and a 35–6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. ✅
Despite No Vote – Echelon Condo May Still Happen
A proposed 24-story condo in Miramar Beach faces strong pushback from residents and a narrow Planning Commission vote as it moves to the next phase of review.
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.
Walton Commission Discusses Potential Trash Pickup Changes
Changes to Walton County’s trash collection have residents talking — find out how officials plan to address service concerns and what new options could be coming soon.
South Walton Filmmakers Highlight Regional Biodiversity at Florida Film Festival Panel
A conservation-themed panel at the Florida Film Festival spotlighted The Paper Bear, an animated film set in Walton County, exploring how storytelling can promote environmental preservation.
South Walton One Step Closer to Senior Community Center
Walton County Commissioners approved funding and planning for a new Community Senior Center at the South Walton Annex Complex to support senior programming and services.
Commissioner Claims Water Quality “An Existential Threat To Walton County”
Could a proposed landfill threaten Walton County’s drinking water? Officials hit pause to investigate potential risks to the Floridian Aquifer.
