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.
Tee’d Off With the Potential PGA Event – BCC Says “Not Now!”
Walton County commissioners have teed off a potential PGA Tour event, unanimously voting against a sponsorship proposal that sparked months of intense debate and divided the community.
Walton Commissioner Drake to PGA: No Contract, No Deal

Walton County leaders are holding the line on a proposed PGA Tour event until they see a formal contract with clear terms and contingencies.
Cold War Over Okaloosa’s ‘County Wide Assets’ Rears Head Again

Crab Islandโs vessel-free zone is gone โ and with it, the illusion that all county commissioners agree on who controls what in Okaloosaโs waters.
Help Wanted: Walton County Tourism Department Seeking Executive Director

As Walton Countyโs tourism industry doubles in size, county leaders debate whether itโs time to bring back a top leadership role to guide the way.