A New Ministry Evolves How a ministry got started: Emily Rose Proctor is on a mission. Emily moved to Santa Rosa Beach three years ago with her husband, Richard, who accepted a call as priest at Christ the King Episcopal Church.  “I grew up vacationing on Hwy. 30A,” said Emily. “But when we moved here, […] Read More

By Guery Clendening It is Spring! The flowers are blooming and Azalia’s have been beautiful this year. I love this season. To me Spring speaks of new beginnings. When I lived in Illinois, the winters could be harsh at times. I remember during one winter, looking out my office window at a very large tree. […] Read More

By Heather Bennett   Westonwood Ranch, founded by Lindy Wood, is a non-profit organization located in Freeport that will offer a farm-based learning program for individuals with autism.  They will focus on providing functional learning opportunities to prepare young individuals and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder a transition into the workforce. Lindy and her family […] Read More

South Walton Academy Bridges the Gap in Walton County South Walton Academy is a new non-profit inclusion school in Santa Rosa Beach – the first of its kind in Walton County. The school serves ALL children ages three years old through sixth grade, with accommodations in place for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related […] Read More

Superintendent of Schools Russell Hughes and the Walton County School District music departments presented their very first All-County Honor Band Concert on January 25th at Freeport High School. These concerts are the first of what is hoped will be a tradition of celebrating the wonderful music programs of the Walton County School District. The first annual […] Read More