November 2022

FENTANYL POISONING DEATH AT BACHELOR PARTY LEADS TO THE ARREST OF ALABAMA MAN

FENTANYL POISONING DEATH AT BACHELOR PARTY LEADS TO THE ARREST OF ALABAMA MAN Posted on November 30, 2022 Mug shot of John Nabors November 30, 2022 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A bachelor party turned deadly and has resulted in the arrest of an Alabama man on murder charges. On May 14, 2022, Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical assist call on Sand Dunes Road in Santa Rosa Beach. Once deputies got on scene, they found a man lying on the ground unconscious. Deputies immediately began CPR and administered an AED. While doing so, three more men collapsed and became unresponsive. South Walton Fire District arrived on scene and quickly began rendering aid along with a WCSO Deputy/EMT. All the men were transported to Sacred Heart. Obituary photo of Thomas Gleason Days later, Thomas Gleason, 26, of Ridgefield, Connecticut was pronounced deceased. His name is being released as a part of this report with permission from his father who has waived Marsy’s Law to allow us to tell his son’s story. An investigation revealed all the men had traveled to Walton County for a bachelor party from Georgia, Alabama, and Connecticut to celebrate their friend. The investigation also found the underlying cause of Gleason’s death was a lethal dose of fentanyl which was found in narcotics directly provided by John Nabors, 26, of Mountain Brook, Alabama. On Tuesday, November 15th the findings of this case were presented to a grand jury and Nabors was indicted on felony charges of distributing... Read More

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WCEDA interviews potential candidates for director position [PREMIUM]

[ November 30, 2022 ] WCEDA interviews potential candidates for director position [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Nov. 22 combined regular meeting and land use meeting [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Patterson SSA and Rezoning gets final county board approval at second hearing [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Five seats to be filled on Walton County Tourist Development Council News [ November 30, 2022 ] Paxton Post Office permanently closed Nov. 24 News [ November 30, 2022 ] DeFuniak City Council extends city manager contract six months [PREMIUM] News Read More

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Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Nov. 22 combined regular meeting and land use meeting [PREMIUM]

[ November 30, 2022 ] WCEDA interviews potential candidates for director position [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Nov. 22 combined regular meeting and land use meeting [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Patterson SSA and Rezoning gets final county board approval at second hearing [PREMIUM] News [ November 30, 2022 ] Five seats to be filled on Walton County Tourist Development Council News [ November 30, 2022 ] Paxton Post Office permanently closed Nov. 24 News [ November 30, 2022 ] DeFuniak City Council extends city manager contract six months [PREMIUM] News Read More


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Five seats to be filled on Walton County Tourist Development Council

WALTON COUNTY TOURISM Department Visitor Center and Office. By DOTTY NIST Processes are underway to fill or reappoint members to five seats on the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Terms are soon to expire on three seats on the advisory council that are devoted to bed tax collectors or individuals with an interest in tourism. New representatives may also be appointed to two other council seats with unexpired terms that are held by elected officials from the cities of Freeport and DeFuniak Springs, or current council members Eddie Farris and Todd Bierbaum may be re-appointed to those seats. The Tourist Development Council Application Review Committee met on Nov. 23 to review applications for the three seats with expiring terms. Reviewed at the meeting were applications from the following eight people: Tracy Louthain, director of marketing and communication at Newman-Dailey Resort Properties; Harsh Patel, owner/general manager of Best Western Crossroads Inn; Phillip Sharpe, retired resident; Jennifer Steele, executive director of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County; Jill Tanner, owner/operator of Resort Resale and Clutch Media Works; Timothy Taylor, president of Ocean Reef Resorts; Dan Tinghitella, owner of Idyll Hound Proper; and Michael Whalen, brand ambassador/director of sales and events for Seascape Resort, Inc. Recommendations from the committee are to be presented to the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at a future meeting, and the commissioners will make the final selection to fill the council seats. As the new Walton County BCC chairman, Danny Glidewell will have the... Read More

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Paxton Post Office permanently closed Nov. 24

Residents of Paxton had a Thanksgiving surprise: the U.S Post Office posted a notice that the Paxton office, 21892 U.S. 331, Paxton, FL, would be closed, “permanently,” effective Nov. 24, 2022.  The notice (shown in a Facebook screenshot below) reads: “All P.O. Box mail will be at the Laurel Hill post office for pickup, 3957 2nd Ave., Laurel Hill, FL 32567.” The notice refers any further questions to the Crestview post office, (850) 682-2634. Aside from an apology for inconvenience, no further reasons are given for the closing.  The Herald – Breeze contacted Judy Williams, Paxton City Clerk, who said the city had not received any notice from the Crestview Post Office. “I saw it on Facebook,” she added. Members of the public also claim to have been surprised by the closing.  The Herald – Breeze also called the Crestview Post Office number, but was not able to reach anyone with whom to speak. Read More

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Taco Tuesday at Shunk Gulley Nov 29

Date/Time Date(s) – 11/29/202211:00 am Location Santa Rosa Beach Categories Food Restaurant Come out to Shunk Gulley to celebrate Taco Tuesday every Tuesday as the lunch special is available until 4 pm while supplies last!   Skunk Gully Oyster Bar 1875 S Co Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459       https://30a-tv.com/events/taco-tuesday-at-shunk-gulley-nov-29/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

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A Benefit for Chef Brannon Janca The Friends of Chef Brannon Janca Present Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree

A group of locals has come together to help Chef Brannon Janca, owner of Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The holiday fundraiser, called Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree, will be held at Down Island on December 17, 2022 from 6-9PM and will include live music, a wine walkabout, local area chef demos, a large silent auction, a professional photo booth, and so much more. Tickets are $100 (food and wine included). Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jancas-jingle-bell-jamboree-tickets-472653478277. Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree is also on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jancasjinglebelljamboree. Chef Brannon Janca is a kind-hearted, incredibly talented, driven, and an all-around great guy. Brannon worked at Stinky’s Fish Camp for years alongside his partner and mentor, Jim Richard, but it was always his dream to open up his own spot. In 2017, he sold his part of Stinky’s and started the process of building his dream restaurant, Down Island. Halfway through renovations, however, Brannon got diagnosed with lung cancer. He didn’t want this to stop him, so he kept working on Down Island while fighting this health battle behind the scenes. By the grace of God, and just before Down Island opened, Brannon reached clinical remission. Everything was going well until recently his treatment stopped working and the cancer became active again. He has recently started chemotherapy while still cooking and operating the restaurant as much as he can. Obviously this brings all of their plans to a screeching halt, and now both his health and lifelong dream... Read More

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Jolly Jubilee 2022 – Groovy Ty Entertainment

Date/Time Date(s) – 11/27/20225:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location Destin Commons Categories Holiday Event Live Music Music Jolly Jubilee is an enjoyable series of holiday happenings that take place here at the center now through Christmas. With our 50′ Christmas tree as an anchor, we create the premier holiday atmosphere with ten large reindeer topiary shrubs, Christmas carolers, and live performances! Sunday, November 27th 5pm-7pm: Groovy Ty Entertainment Destin Commons 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, Florida 32541   https://30a-tv.com/events/jolly-jubilee-2022-groovy-ty-entertainment-3/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

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Jolly Jubilee 2022 – Emerald Coast Chorus

Date/Time Date(s) – 11/27/20223:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Destin Commons Categories Holiday Event Live Music Music Jolly Jubilee is an enjoyable series of holiday happenings that take place here at the center now through Christmas. With our 50′ Christmas tree as an anchor, we create the premier holiday atmosphere with ten large reindeer topiary shrubs, Christmas carolers, and live performances! Sunday, November 27th 3pm-5pm: Emerald Coast Chorus Destin Commons 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, Florida 32541   https://30a-tv.com/events/jolly-jubilee-2022-emerald-coast-chorus/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More