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.
‘Trump House’ on 30a Collects Legal Fees From Walton County After 4-year Fight
A years-long legal fight between Walton County and homeowner Marvin Peavey over political banners has ended, with the county agreeing to pay his legal fees, and Peavey shifting his focus to public beach access advocacy.
GIRLS SOCCER: Niceville Eagles Drop 3-0 Decision to South Walton Seahawks
In a chilly faceoff against South Walton, Niceville’s girls soccer team suffered their first loss of the season, with a 3-0 defeat. The unexpected absence of key player Jezlyn Nelson led to strategic challenges, highlighting the team’s resilience in adapting to new formations.
Hammock Bay Community Rallies Around Father of Three after Life-Threatening Kidney Failure, Job Loss
Zach Downs was a 33-year-old with no health problems. A father of three and a property manager for a vacation rental company.
The future is less certain.
