Walton County School District has been continually pressing toward a state ranking of number one. Superintendent A. Russell Hughes’ theme for the 2021-22 school year, “Recalibrated, Refocused, Ready and Rocking,” has been validated by excellence across the District! Graduation rates have held steady even through the challenging loss of face-to-face instruction. Children have continued to […]

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Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) in Okaloosa and Walton Counties have monthly prevention and awareness programs to help children, teens and families. February is National Teen Dating Violence Month. This is an issue that impacts everyone, not only teens, but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Teen dating violence affects nearly 10% […]

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The enthusiastic members of the Green Thumb Garden Club are preparing for the upcoming Southern Charm Flower Show.  The Show is organized by the District 1 Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and Judges Council. At their next meeting, current and new members of the GTGC will have the exclusive experience of observing and learning from […]

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Visit South Walton is pleased to announce Joseph Messer as the 2022 Walton County Artist of the Year. Messer was presented with the award by 2021 Artist of the Year Chandler Williams during the annual Perfect in South Walton Awards held at Distillery 98. “Joseph is an incredibly talented artist who showcases Walton County’s natural […]

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The Walton County School District has announced Kathryn Benson as an Administrator of Magnet Programs. She will serve the students of the Magnet Innovation Center at St. Joe WaterSound, providing leadership, direction, creation, and support for current and future magnet programs in Walton County. As the daughter of a teacher and a minister, Ms. Benson […]

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Against the Glass, women’s historical fiction, set in New York City, Paris, and Florence between 1966 and the 1980s, was born right here in Walton County. Before writing, however, twelve-year resident of Miramar Beach, Linda M. Habib had engaged in many volunteer activities, her favorite being Turtle Watch. Twice a week, between May and October, […]

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When it comes to a coastal contemporary design, there are very few people who know how to put it together better than Marisol Gullo of Not too Shabby. Marisol has owned and operated, Not too Shabby by Marisol, located in Miramar Beach, and Inlet Beach FL. There’s not much that Marisol can’t do when she […]

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By Heather Bennett All of us in Walton County know that it is one of the most beautiful places to live. Not only is it beautiful, the environment is very unique. The coastal dune lakes in South Walton are rare. Only a few areas in the world have them including Madagascar, New Zealand, Australia and […]

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The Walton County Tourism Department is pleased to help support local businesses and the community by hosting a Hospitality & Service Industry Job Fair Feb.11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 427 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach. Representatives from more than 30 local companies will be present. Each […]

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