By Dr. Carolynn Zonia On January 1st 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring an end to slavery. Congress acted by passing the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. Though it was passed on January 31st 1865, slavery continued until the law was enforced by Union Troops. The day that […]

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The Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers have been renovating the landscape at the County Commission Office and the UF/IFAS – Walton Extension Office at 70 Logan Lane in Grayton Beach. Old plantings have been removed and new plants have been purchased with a donation from Regional Utilities.  This will be a demonstration landscape using Florida Friendly […]

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On Friday, May 6, 2022, The Merchants of Rosemary Beach happily presented Walton County Habitat’s 4th Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Luncheon, gathering at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in the Linkside Ballroom, adjacent to the Sunset Bay Café, from 11am – 1pm. This year’s event showcased keynote speaker Retired Colonel Gilda Jackson, a silent auction, games, prizes, an […]

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The Florida SBDC  provides no-cost consulting services to current or aspiring small business owners. FSBDC at UWF services includes training programs, market research, business plans, access to capital, feasibility studies, sales growth, marketing plans, government contracting, and assistance to minority-owned businesses. If you manage a  small business and are looking to grow, or you are […]

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When a young girl joins Girl Scouts, she’s doing more than navigating a rocky trail; she’s learning to problem solve and take a closer look at the world around her. She’s not just selling a box of Thin Mints; she’s gaining the confidence to pitch the first investor in her small business. And the giggles […]

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By Jim Jaquess Governor DeSantis recently signed into law more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The new law creates 10 sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Florida families, including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and tools. “Florida’s economy has consistently outpaced the nation, but we are still fighting […]

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By Victoria Ostrosky,  Saul the Pharisee was an important man.  He excelled at his profession, being well-versed and zealous in the Mosaic law.  After the risen Jesus knocked him off his donkey and blinded him for three days, Saul discovered that he had been zealous for the wrong thing.  Jesus got him all straightened out […]

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Walton County Republican Party Chair, Bill Fletcher would like to invite the public to learn more about the activities of the Party, and attend a future meeting in your area. “The meetings are open to the public,” says Fletcher. “and we invite everyone to come out and learn more about the Party and how you […]

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The Walton County Tourism Department recently released its annual tourism update for 2021, highlighting the positive impacts of tourism in Walton County. “Despite the lingering challenges we still face due to the pandemic, the tourism economy in Walton County remains strong and resilient,” says Matt Algarin, director of communications for the Walton County Tourism Department. […]

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