Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools

Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools Collin Bestor November 6, 2025 10:30 am Sports In Brief: Florida High School Athletic Association releases playoff brackets for Rural-7A classificationsย With many teams in our area already guaranteed a spot (Choctaw, Baker, Pensacola Catholic), some sit in limbo (Crestview, Tate, Milton and Niceville). Playoff […]
Walton County Commission deadlock on tourism leadership continues

The Walton County Commission once again failed to agree on whether to bring back an Executive Director of Tourism โ a $400,000 position overseeing one of the countyโs biggest industries.
Hereโs what happened, who pushed for change, and what it means for the future of the $60 million tourism department.
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 35โ6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. โ
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 Countyโs trash collection have residents talking โ 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.