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April 10, 2018

Dillon Beach Resort’s new owners aim for ‘business as usual’

The resort charges $10 for visitors using the parking lot near the north end of the broad, sandy beach that extends south to the mouth of Tomales Bay, giving free-roaming dogs and their owners plenty of room for hikes alongside mild surf. The beach, lo... Read More

April 9, 2018

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April 9, 2018

Local World War II veteran remembers role in wartime deception

SANTA ROSA BEACH — If there was one thing young Vernon Bishop knew, it was that he had to be a part of World War II. He became part of one of the biggest wartime deceptions in history, although he didn't really know that until he got back home to Walton County. Bishop's wartime story began ... Read More

April 9, 2018

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April 9, 2018

Speech and Debate Team brings Home National Championships

USM Speech and Debate Team members competing at the tournament included John Beckham, a history major from Mandeville, La.; Richard Bradley, an economics major from Birmingham, U.K.; Evey Williams, a philosophy major from Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; and Jo... Read More

April 9, 2018

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April 9, 2018

WCSO LAUNCHES ART CONTEST AND DONATION DRIVE DURING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

For Immediate Release April 4, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Thirty-seven percent of American children are reported to Child Protective Services by their 18th birthday. Walton County Sheriff’s Office recognizes these statistics as a top priority and dedicates specific positions at…

Local News April 9, 2018

UPDATE: Scott declares Senate candidacy, calls Washington ‘horribly dysfunctional’

TALLAHASSEE — Calling Washington “horribly dysfunctional,” Florida Gov. Rick Scott is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in an election that could be one of the most expensive and highly watched races in the nation. In scripted remarks made available ahead of his announcement in Orlando, the Republican governor was expected to criticize “career politicians” and call for term limits for members of Congress while formally announcing his [...]

Local News April 9, 2018

Black farmer drops lawsuit over pot license

After Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill last week that resolved the case, a Panama City farmer has dropped a constitutional challenge to a 2017 law that included criteria for awarding a potentially lucrative medical-marijuana license to a black farmerAttorneys for Columbus Smith filed a notice Tuesday in Leon County circuit court that they were dismissing the lawsuit.The 2017 law required one medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer who had been part of settled lawsuits, [...]

Local News April 9, 2018

Israel blamed for missile strike in Syria; 14 reported dead

The timing of the strike on the air base in the central Homs province, hours after President Donald Trump said there would be "a big price to pay" for the chemical weapons attack, raised questions about whether Israel was acting alone or as a proxy for the United States.