DeFuniak Springs
TPO discusses FDOT update and priorities list
By RUBY KEARCE The Walton and Okaloosa County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) met on Aug. 17. The meeting began with Walton County’s Anthony Vallee, outgoing chairman […]
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Ethics complaint filed against Trey Nick, former Walton County commissioner
By DOTTY NIST A complaint has been filed with the Florida Commission on Ethics (FCE) against former Walton County Commissioner Trey Nick. Violations of portions of […]
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Officials approve improvements to Chat Holley Road/U.S. 331 intersection
By DOTTY NIST Following up on a traffic and safety study of the Chat Holley Road/U.S. 331 intersection, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) […]
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BCC votes 3-1 not to pursue borrowing $40 million for transportation projects
By DOTTY NIST Walton County will not be moving ahead with borrowing $40 million over time for unfunded shovel-ready and immediate needs transportation projects following a […]
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BCC approves letter of support for North Walton Doctors Hospital
By DOTTY NIST The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has approved a letter of support for North Walton Doctors Hospital—a facility that a group […]
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DeFuniak Springs City Council hears hospital update, talks water improvement grant
Story by ADRIANNE WALLINE CAMPBELL The DeFuniak City Council held its regular meeting on Aug. 28, 2023, at the DeFuniak City Hall. Council member Amy Heavilin […]
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August 2, 2023 Online Edition
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discusses incentives for affordable housing
By RUBY KEARCE Walton County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) met for its regular meeting on July 18. Melanie Rowland-Mills approached the committee to discuss a […]
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World Drowning Prevention Day
By RUBY KEARCE World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on July 25 and was proclaimed in April 2021 by United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution […]
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