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Florida Panhandle Rated #1 for Vacation Rental Investments

The stunning Northwest Florida Gulf Coast is no stranger to national rankings, often being included in best beach lists rated under many different criteria. A new recognition is now added to the list, as #1 out of the Top 20 U.S. vacation-rental investment spots for 2020. The report was released by rental management site Rented […]

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Jeri Michie, Candidate for Walton County School Board

Jeri Michie, a longtime resident of Walton County, is running for the position of Walton County School Board.  Jeri is an educator with 34 years of experience in all levels of public and private education including elementary, middle, and high schools.  She understands schools through her diverse experiences as a classroom math teacher, assistant principal […]

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An Event-Filled Summer for Everyone at Baytowne Wharf!

Baytowne is OPEN and boomin’ with events, activities and fun for summer! The Village and all of its merchants welcome you to come shop, dine and play! The Village is taking all necessary precautions and working hard to ensure a safe and clean environment for you including practicing social distancing. We welcome you to join […]

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Sandra Carter; Walton County’s Dedicated Candidate for Property Appraiser

Sandra Carter is Walton County’s newest candidate for the Walton County Property Appraiser. She has dedicated her entire career over 35 years to the Walton County Property Appraiser’s Office, and her passion shines through as she pursues her dream of becoming Property Appraiser. When Sandra began working at the property appraiser’s office, she was one […]

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Sheriff Adkinson Provides Testimony to Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement

Sheriff Michael Adkinson was invited to testify before the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and Administrative Justice. The hearing, held on Tuesday, June 20th, was an opportunity for Sheriff Adkinson to offer his perspective and insight on the accreditation of law enforcement agencies. In October 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13986 establishing the formation […]

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What’s New From The St. Joe Company

The St. Joe Company is one of the largest developers in Northwest Florida with active projects spanning from South Walton to the Forgotten Coast. The company also owns various commercial, resort and club properties in addition to operating the St. Joe Community Foundation which provides charitable grants toward the civic infrastructure of communities in Northwest […]

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Faces of Walton; Caring & Sharing’s Carly Harmer

By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely Carly Harmer is the Executive Director of Caring & Sharing of South Walton, a nonprofit that provides food and assistance to local residents with the support of churches, civic groups, individuals, and businesses. Her organization has been a crucial component in our community’s response to the pandemic. Please tell […]

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Guest Columnist; The Fourth of July as an Idea

By Tim Norris, Most people in the United States celebrate the 4th of July, but do you know why the holiday is so important to our country? We celebrate the Declaration of Independence for two important reasons. First, It represents an official severing of ties between the original 13 colonies and the rule of Great Britain. […]

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