Making claims of discrimination and harassment, among other allegations, Walton County Deputy County Administrator Dede Hinote has lodged a formal complaint with County Administrator Larry Jones.A letter of complaint to Jones, dated Oct. 6, was submitted by Attorney Jennifer Sullivan with the Guilday Law firm of Destin.Hinote alleges in the letter that she has been "subjected to several instances of discrimination and harassment and other unlawful behavior in (and arising out [...]

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners have finalized the contract with C.W. Roberts Construction to begin building the county's sports complex.The park will be built on 34.62 acres located on the east end of U.S. Highway 98 and is projected to cost about $6.1 million to build. The county paid $2.4 million for the property.The sports park will be constructed in phases.Phase 1 will consist of all grading, bringing in more than 90,000-cubic yards of fill dirt, [...]