When the weather heats up in Florida, you know yellow fly (Diachlorus ferrugatus) season isn’t far behind. This past winter was one of the hottest on record and yellow flies have come out to bite early. Yellow flies are known for their painful bites and just like mosquitoes, only females take a blood meal for […]
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By Hope McCormick & Emily Proctor Communities of Transformation (COT) South Walton is pleased to highlight the accomplishments of Susannah Wright and Mike Robinson. COT is a relatively new program, offered by Caring and Sharing of South Walton, that takes a holistic approach to help under-resourced people build leadership skills and develop supportive friendships to […]
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By Rita L. Sherwood So what’s a stay-at-home mom of two teenage boys to do when they don’t need as much time and attention? How about opening up her own business to take care of your second home just as carefully as you would, that is, if you lived here. And that’s exactly what Polly […]
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By Tim Norris, The Florida Department of Agriculture’s recent closing of the processing of concealed carry permits due to Covid-19 has opened some eyes and more debates. New applications need to have fingerprints provided from either of two locations, law enforcement or Tax Collectors offices. Most of these offices have been closed or have very […]
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Gary Gregor, a long time resident of Walton County is running for the office of Walton County Property Appraiser. When asked why he wants to run for the position, he says, “Walton County is one of the most unique and diverse counties in Florida. With 25 years of experience in the appraisal field, I have […]
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Plans Call for Short-Term Rental Restrictions The St. Joe Company has announced it has broken ground on the final phase of homesite development in the WaterColor community. Plans call for this phase to feature 41 custom homesites to be developed north of West Lake Forest Drive. The WaterColor community is an award-winning, iconic, master-planned community […]
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Shopping for furniture can be overwhelming. Choosing the right styles, colors and size furniture for your space can be difficult on your own. The right interior designer can make all the difference, and the team at Furniture South has been providing their expertise in space planning and furniture selection for happy clients in South Walton […]
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Specialty Roofers, Inc. (SRI) is partnering with GAF Roofing to give away a free roof to a first responder or healthcare hero in the Florida Panhandle. Specialty Roofers Inc. has earned a reputation for being one of the best roofing companies in Northwest Florida. Local accolades include 2018 and 2019 Finest of the Emerald Coast […]
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From Superintendent Russell A.Hughes As the 2019-2020 school year has come to a close, I wanted to take the time to say a sincere thank you to all Walton County School District students, parents, and employees. The last few months have been like nothing we have ever experienced, but at the same time, I can […]
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In cooperation with The Area Agency on Aging, the Coastal Seniors of South Walton (CSSW) is providing care packages for homebound senior citizens during the current pandemic. The packages will include a mix of items, including hand soap, medical masks, helpful tips and phone numbers. If you are 50 years or older, and reside in […]
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