Walton County staff will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, August 26, to gather community input on potential recreation facilities at Grady Brown Park, the bayside park at 20940 US Highway 331 South in Freeport.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual Back-to-School Splash Bash this Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs, offering free backpacks, food, and water activities for local students headed back to class.
Walton County Tourism is accepting nominations for the 2027 Perfect in Walton County Awards, and businesses across the county — including Freeport — are eligible for recognition.
Six inmates at the Walton County Jail earned their General Educational Development (GED) diplomas in July, completing months of coursework while in custody.
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Freeport Teen Library, marking the official opening of the county’s first dedicated space for teen library programming.
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport will open its doors to the public every Friday, year-round, beginning September 4, marking a significant shift for the environmental education facility previously accessible mainly through scheduled school field trips and special events.
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has welcomed board-certified cardiologist Dr. Darin Busby to its cardiology practice in Miramar Beach, expanding access to specialized heart care for residents across Walton County, including Freeport.
Walton County Fire Rescue Cadet Post 850 represented the Panhandle at the 2026 Summer Gator Fire Games in Gainesville, bringing home awards after competing against 40 teams from 17 departments across Florida.
The Freeport Bulldogs wrapped up the first week of fall practice Friday, working through drills and installing plays in helmets and shoulder pads as the football program begins a new chapter under head coach Bobby Johns.
Freeport Mosquito Control will be out spraying in the Bay Loop and Hammock Bay areas tonight from 7 PM until midnight, as the city continues to respond to active mosquito populations despite a recent decline in numbers.
