DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — The proposed half-cent sales tax initiative will be decided by Walton County voters on Aug. 28.At Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to place the sales tax initiative on the 2018 primary ballot.District 5 Commissioner Tony Anderson said the tax could generate $50-$60 million — or more — over its five-year duration. Funds would be used to help fund much-needed roads, bridges and other [...]

DESTIN — Members of area churches gathered at Morgan Sports Center on Good Friday for the annual Cross Walk.The ecumenical event was open to everyone who wanted to walk the 14 Stations of the Cross in honor of Jesus’ crucifixion.Jason Belcher, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fort Walton Beach who has organized the event for six years, looks forward to Cross Walk every year.He built a 12-foot-tall cross out of cedar that he brings for people [...]

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MILTON — When Jennifer Harp-Hoyt rescued a young, abandoned dog diagnosed with a severe case of parvovirus, she didn’t expect to get such an outpouring of help and support from the community.On March 22, Jennifer came across a small dachshund puppy on a Facebook site. The post said the dog was found dumped on the side of the road, and the person who found her couldn’t care for her. So Jennifer stepped in.When she went to meet the dog, she fell in love. [...]

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VALPARAISO — At the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, it takes a community to preserve local history.Gina Marini said it would be impossible to do her job without the kindness from donors and local businesses. When the air conditioning unit broke down recently, she was at a loss of what to do."The unit was about 30 years old," Marini said. "It wasn't keeping the moisture out. We have to keep the collections room at a certain temperature to safeguard the [...]