Stories [ October 12, 2022 ] SWFD assists with Hurricane Ian relief News [ October 12, 2022 ] DeFuniak Springs City Council discusses grants, hears airport update [PREMIUM] Uncategorized [ October 12, 2022 ] DFS Beautification and Tree Board addresses Baldwin Avenue Street Painting News [ October 12, 2022 ] TRC approves St. Joe commercial building, other requests move forward [PREMIUM] News [ October 12, 2022 ] City of Freeport must fill council seat [PREMIUM] News [ October 12, 2022 ] School Board approves Adult Education campaign, policy amendments, ELA project [PREMIUM] News CLIFF L. KNAUER, P.E., CFM – Dewberry Engineering gives update on airport progress. Story by ADRIANNE WALLINE CAMPBELL  The DeFuniak Springs City Council held its regular mee Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. © Copyright, Defuniak Herald-Breeze — All Rights Reserved | Designed @ Beach Web Design & IT Read More

Story by RUBY KEARCE  The DeFuniak Springs Beautification and Tree Board met at City Hall for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6. Board Chair Kim Wennerberg began by announcing updates about downtown DeFuniak Spring’s (DFS) street painting. The City Council has determined that the water and sewer pipes running down Baldwin Avenue will need to be replaced in the next few years. So, Wennerberg recommended that the council consider brick pavers in order to slow down traffic as well as suit the aesthetic of main street. The council agreed to look into the project.  The conversation then moved to the final recommendations for the Master Parks Plan in order to bring the finished product to the DFS City Council for official adoption. Members recommended including more language regarding security and vandalism, expanding the demographic to include members of the community living outside the city limits, more emphasis on landscaping and the overall interior design of the parks.  Tom Baker, the new president of the local chapter of Kiwanis Club, approached the board in order to discuss the possibility of partnering with the city to improve a city park. Baker would like to have the Kiwanis chapter make an impact on the community and hopes to attract new members in the process.  Wennerberg suggested having the Kiwanis sponsor Board Member Sommer Adams’ idea for an edible garden and help maintain it once the trees are planted. Wennerberg reached out to DFS Maintenance Superintendent Dewy Roberts about the best place for... Read More

MAP SHOWING the location of Spec 5, a 17,324-square-foot retail and office building that is to be part of the Watersound commercial area. The commercial building, a minor development, received final county board approval from the Walton County Technical Review Committee on Oct. 5. By DOTTY NIST The Walton County Technical Review Committee (TRC) has approved a commercial buil Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. Read More

Stories [ October 12, 2022 ] SWFD assists with Hurricane Ian relief News [ October 12, 2022 ] DeFuniak Springs City Council discusses grants, hears airport update [PREMIUM] Uncategorized [ October 12, 2022 ] DFS Beautification and Tree Board addresses Baldwin Avenue Street Painting News [ October 12, 2022 ] TRC approves St. Joe commercial building, other requests move forward [PREMIUM] News [ October 12, 2022 ] City of Freeport must fill council seat [PREMIUM] News [ October 12, 2022 ] School Board approves Adult Education campaign, policy amendments, ELA project [PREMIUM] News Freeport City Council approves special event Apple Classic 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Story by RUBY KEARCE  The Freeport City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 11, for their regul Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. © Copyright, Defuniak Herald-Breeze — All Rights Reserved | Designed @ Beach Web Design & IT Read More

Stories [ October 5, 2022 ] Commissioners approve updated policy for p-card program [PREMIUM] Uncategorized [ October 5, 2022 ] WISE Center holds grand opening of Career and Technology Education program News [ October 5, 2022 ] Officials to consider tree protection amendments on Oct. 11 [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Bike path gets attention at Sept. 27 county commission meeting [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Paxton City Council sets budget for 2022/23 [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Sept. 27 regular meeting [PREMIUM] News By DOTTY NIST An updated policy for use of Walton County purchasing cards (p-cards) was approve Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. © Copyright, Defuniak Herald-Breeze — All Rights Reserved | Designed @ Beach Web Design & IT Read More

NEW REQUIREMENTS for tree protection, including protection of landmark trees, may soon be in place in Walton County with enhanced tree protection amendments up for consideration by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC). By DOTTY NIST The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will soon be considering pr Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. Read More

Stories [ October 5, 2022 ] Commissioners approve updated policy for p-card program [PREMIUM] Uncategorized [ October 5, 2022 ] WISE Center holds grand opening of Career and Technology Education program News [ October 5, 2022 ] Officials to consider tree protection amendments on Oct. 11 [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Bike path gets attention at Sept. 27 county commission meeting [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Paxton City Council sets budget for 2022/23 [PREMIUM] News [ October 5, 2022 ] Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Sept. 27 regular meeting [PREMIUM] News THE PAXTON CITY COUNCIL discussed and approved the city budget. Story and photos from RUBY KEARCE  Paxton City Council met Friday, Sep 30, for the final b Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content. © Copyright, Defuniak Herald-Breeze — All Rights Reserved | Designed @ Beach Web Design & IT Read More

Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse invites you enjoy an evening of music in the Backyard of Love on Saturday, October 1 from 7 - 9 PM. Groove to… Read More

It’s time to choose your favorites in the 2023 Perfect in Walton County Awards! Online voting is open until Friday, Oct. 21  - pick your… Read More