‘The voice of business’: Meet new Chamber director Kellie Jo Kilberg
Kellie Jo Kilberg has been on the job as the new president and CEO of Walton County's Chamber of Commerce since May 7. She admits she is still getting acclimated. Kilberg came to the area from...
View Article‘21st CENTURY LEARNING’: TESLA academy offers students an alternative,...
Santa Rosa Beach’s Technology Engineering Science Leadership Academy, otherwise known as TESLA, is more like a think tank than a school. Founded by Randy and Amy Hollinger, TESLA’s mission is to stay...
View ArticleAfter a nearly 24-hour search, body of missing swimmer found
The search for the young man who went missing yesterday evening ended this evening, according to Captain Audie Rowell with the Walton County Sheriff's office. The body of the young man, 18-year-old...
View ArticleAt the Bayou Arts Center
Learn tips and techniques of working with a live model when artist Kevin Beilfuss conducts a demonstration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 11 at the Bayou Arts Center, 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane in Santa Rosa...
View ArticleSecond annual ‘Drop the Drugs’ Day scheduled
The second annual “Drop the Drugs” Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at the DeFuniak Walmart and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Beach Walmart. The event is geared at educating...
View ArticlePARTY LINE: Locals celebrate births, birthdays, and anniversary last week
Lots of folks are celebrating on 30A. Friends of Michelle Uhlfelder helped her roar out of her 20s with a big blowout at Restaurant Fire June 1. That same night, Peggy Lillie celebrated her birthday at...
View ArticleDangerous surf ends life of ‘outstanding young man’ (PHOTOS)
Yafet A. Yoseph will be remembered as a stellar athlete and student who always had a smile on his face. The search for the young man who went missing at a Seaside beach Tuesday evening ended tragically...
View Article'A sweet little girl' becomes second to drown in Gulf this week (UPDATE)
At about 7 p.m., Walton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call in reference to swimmers in distress in the Gulf in Miramar Beach. Deputies Jason Day and Tim Maiden responded to the area and saw...
View ArticleTDC exec touts safeguards in Sun interview
Don’t paint all Tourist Development Councils with the same brush, says South Walton TDC director Dawn Moliterno. "What happened to Mark (Bellinger) didn't happen here and wouldn't under my watch,"...
View ArticleKEEPING THE FAITH: The kudzu conspiracy
“The kingdom of God is like kudzu planted in a field.” Would Jesus have ever said such a thing? Yes, I think so. You see, he once compared God’s work in this world to a growing “mustard seed” and like...
View ArticleHealth Briefs 6-9
Blood drives The Northwest Florida Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. • June 16: 12-5 p.m. at Lowe’s in DeFuniak Springs....
View ArticleKid’s summer events list
Ride On Surf School Sign up now for four lessons a week for $160 per person or 16 lessons a month for $500 per person from June-August at Ride On Surf School on the beach behind Pompano Joe‘s in...
View ArticleUpcoming Events and Entertainment 6-9
All area codes are 850 unless specified. Biophilia Center Dr. Holly Ober, wildlife specialist, will talk about the varieties of bats in Florida at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 16 at the E.O. Wilson...
View ArticleCalendar of Events and Entertainment June 9 - 16
All area codes are 850 unless specified. Saturday, June 9 Digital Graffiti The Fifth Annual Digital Graffiti Festival presents international artists who will transform the town of Alys Beach into a...
View ArticleLETTER: Why does a racist symbol fly over our courthouse?
Should the Confederate Flag be flown at the Walton County Courthouse? Is it really part of our Southern heritage? Is it a racist symbol? Was it even flown in Florida during the Civil War? There is a...
View ArticleStatutes shine on Florida government
A group of about 25 Walton County residents gathered to discuss sunshine Tuesday morning. But those gathered weren’t talking about a great beach day, rather they were talking about the importance of...
View ArticleRosemary Beach Foundation invites you to 'Walk Her Way'
Rosemary Beach Foundation invites everyone to come out June 15, in high heels or not, and join in an organized walk around the town to raise money for domestic violence awareness and the Rosemary...
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