By Sue Gambla When a Massachusetts photographer decided she wanted to capture this unsettling time of quarantine and social distancing, she and a few other local photographers came up with a grand idea called The Front Steps Project (FSP) or #thefrontstepsproject. FSP is a volunteer photo session that allows families to give back to their […]

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There is no question that our nation is experiencing one of the most difficult challenges of our time.  As we navigate through these uncertainties, it is important for you to know that all of us here in Walton County School District stand with you as a community, and we are here to support and encourage […]

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By Heather Bennett With all that is going on in the world today, and the ever-depressing news, Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp of Rockwell Tharp Ladies Boutique wanted to bring some positivity to the community, and we are sharing their story to bring a smile to your faces and hopefully inspire you to carry out […]

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Beachy Blooms, a mobile floral vendor on 30A, is providing safe porch deliveries to local residents in their bright yellow retrofitted 1962 Ford F-250 pickup truck.Over the past 14 days, they have been spreading Miles of Smiles to Florida’s South Walton communities, with bouquets handpicked just for you! What started out as a small scale […]

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The spread of coronavirus is affecting everything from travel plans to the supply of toilet paper, and the workplace is no different. As we try to mitigate the spread of the virus, many employees have found themselves suddenly working from home. It can be challenging and stressful to figure out how to make working from […]

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Editor’s Note: Since 2018, South Walton Life has supported the work of Safe Water for Walton. We urge you to read more at www.safewaterforwalton.org and to be involved. We especially congratulate them on a successful resolution to the regional “Deep Injection Well” issue, which began in 2017. Non-profit’s ‘water warriors’ swimming in success In a […]

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By Paul Vizzard We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. While a lot of businesses have been impacted, based on personal interaction, television and streaming television are seeing huge increases in viewers. Internet provider Comcast has seen television linear video consumption increased 4 hours to 64 hours per week with […]

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Food For Thought (FFT) outreach, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving Walton and Okaloosa Counties. This group of dedicated volunteers works to fight child hunger through five, year-round programs with a goal to fight the negative impacts of Child Hunger in the lives of Food Insecure children in grades K-12. Their goal is to support […]

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By Heather Bennett  A Bed 4 Me Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides beds for children ages 2-18 from low to middle income families on the Emerald Coast . The basis for the foundation started in 2016. Diane Freeman, Executive Director of A Bed 4 Me Foundation, was inspired by the story of an […]

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In response to the significant economic impacts from COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and DigiPro Media have partnered to announce the “Save Florida Business Initiative” to support Florida businesses during this unprecedented time for the industry. The “Save Florida Business Initiative” will help Walton County […]

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