Walton County’s Republican Executive Committee met on December 7th to elect key individuals that would represent Walton County at the local and state level. There was a huge turnout in which Bill Fletcher was elected Chairman and Artie Rodriguez as Vice-Chairman. Fletcher and Rodriguez both ran unopposed and were elected unanimously. “We’re committed to expanding the conservative voices in Walton County and growing […]

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By Heather Bennett Covid-19 has kept us on our toes this year as we navigate and operate under unpredictable circumstances. This means we have to come up with new ways of doing old things, and organizations are getting creative. Instead of having a large gathering with dinner and music for its “Moments of Hope” fundraiser, […]

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By Cali Hlavac, To Do in Destin Last year at this time, as it began to get cooler, we noticed different species of fish migrate into our Gulf waters – specifically Flounder and Sheepshead. That’s good for us since the cooler weather means the fish will school up in one area, making them easier to […]

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By Corey Dobridnia, PIO, Walton County Sheriff’s Office School hallways can be chaotic—a lot like kicking over an ant pile. When the bell sounds, hundreds of students pour from classrooms into the narrow corridors. Most of the time it’s a mad rush to the next class. But for some kids, chaos is internal. It doesn’t […]

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The Walton County School District was recognized by the Florida Department of Education as an “Academically High Performing School District.”  This honor is based on 2018-2019 school and district grades, 2018-2019 financial audit reviews, and 2019-2020 class size compliance.  The “Academically High Performing School District” honor has not been accomplished by the Walton County School […]

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The Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline recently added texting service. Residents who need help finding housing, food assistance or counseling in Okaloosa or Walton counties can text their zip code to 898211. The Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline is a program of Chautauqua Healthcare Services of Lakeview. Texting is convenient and improves access to help for residents who are […]

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By J.S. Green As a local resident, Captain Clay Whittinghill saw a way to make our beautiful Santa Rosa Beach area even better along 30A, and it is 30A Beach Express’ desire to extend coastal hospitality to customers by offering comfort and relaxation while travelling along 30A. 30A Beach Express, whose motto is, “Lose the […]

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Hope on the Beach Church invites locals and visitors to attend a Potluck Dinner and Thanksgiving Worship on Tuesday, November 17th at their US 98 campus. Recognizing that Thanksgiving week may be busy with visiting family or travel plans, Hope offers this opportunity to come together as a community the week before the holiday for […]

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