The undiscovered, unexpected history of Watercolor, Florida
How the German Kaiser, a family fortune and a former Disney Exec created the 30a we know today:
Will Walton County fight in the legal battle of Dune Allen beach?
Walton County Commissioners narrowly avoided filing an amicus brief in the 15-year battle for Dune Allen beach access, compromising on a formal resolution amid accusations of political “pussy-footin’ around” and warnings that legal action could “cripple” secret negotiations.
Walton County acts to protect Floridian Aquifer with new working group
Walton County Commissioners unanimously established a new committee for water and sewage oversight to protect the Floridian Aquifer and increase public understanding of water quality reports, following a passionate presentation by resident Lynn Edwards.
ANACONDA: How the blockade of the South devastated the Emerald Coast
On April 18, 1861, Abraham Lincoln would make his opening move on the chessboard of the Civil War. It would have devastating consequences on the Emerald Coast.
Controversial Tractor project fails to harvest Walton County votes
A controversial tractor project hounded by social media but unanimously passed by the Walton TDC won’t move forward (for now).
Doctor Charged After Devastating Surgical Mix Up
A Walton County doctor is facing manslaughter charges after a grand jury says a fatal surgical error crossed into criminal conduct.
12 Year Old Indicted After Walton School Violence
A Walton County Grand Jury has indicted 12 year old Landon Robinson. Robinson is accused of a planned stabbing attack at Walton Middle School that injured two students and a teacher.
Summit on the Circle Comes to Life in DeFuniak
A weekend of music, art, and storytelling is set to transform DeFuniak Springs as Summit on the Circle returns this April.
Knives out for this government agency in DeFuniak Springs
The DeFuniak Springs City Council took over the Community Redevelopment Agency after a tense meeting in which the Council attempted to fire the CRA director and settled on firing the CRA board instead.
Destin sex trafficker sentenced to life in prison
Chad Cornelius Seymore, known as the “Circle City Pimp” expanded his monstrous reach across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Georgia. Now, he’ll begin a life behind bars.
