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Freeport City Council discusses “Car Parades” as special events [PREMIUM]
Story by STACY MARTIN NOTE: This is a continuation of the Freeport City Council meeting held on April 14, via GoToMeetings video platform Continuing with the [...]
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Exemption approved to allow farmer’s markets again on Walton County scenic corridors
By DOTTY NIST After being discontinued in March, farmer’s markets operating on Walton County’s scenic corridors will be allowed to resume. The change is the result [...]
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WCSO to use forfeiture funds to provide free safety masks to public
From WCSO Money previously seized during criminal activity is now being used to provide safety equipment to the citizens of Walton County during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
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New Fire Chief joins DeFuniak Springs team
From Christopher Mitchell, Public Information Officer The city of DeFuniak Springs has selected Walton County native Ross Sheffield as the city’s new fire chief replacing retired Fire [...]
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Neighbors challenge county plans for Walton Dunes property in court [PREMIUM]
By DOTTY NIST Neighbors of the county-owned beachfront property known as Walton Dunes have filed a petition appealing Walton County’s approval of plans for the vacant [...]
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WCSO TO USE FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PROVIDE FREE SAFETY MASKS TO THE PUBLIC
Walton County, Fla— Money previously seized during criminal activity is now being used to provide safety equipment to the citizens of Walton County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walton County Sheriff’s Office has purchased approximately 3,000 face masks from Professional Products… Read More
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Vacation rental closures extended, documentary stamp tax suspended on SBA loans
By DOTTY NIST An existing closure of vacation rentals has been extended and collection of documentary stamp taxes on U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) loans has [...]
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Court dismisses from federal court Seahighland beach ownership claim [PREMIUM]
By DOTTY NIST A beach ownership claim contained in a federal lawsuit filed against Walton County by owners of six lots in the Seahighland subdivision has [...]
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