Walton County Zoning Board of Adjustments to Meet June 25 in Freeport
The Walton County Zoning Board of Adjustments will convene June 25, 2026, at the Freeport Board Room for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
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Heavy Metals Found in Alaqua Creek: Walton County Orders New Groundwater Tests
A decade-old environmental report has sparked new urgency in Walton County, as officials move to re-test groundwater near Alaqua Creek after discovering legacy records of heavy metal contamination.
Local Leadership and Patriotism: Commissioner Dan Curry Visits South Walton Library for America 250
The South Walton Coastal Branch Library recently became a hub of patriotic excitement as local children welcomed a very special guest: Uncle Sam. The visit was part of a community-wide effort to kick off celebrations for “America 250,” the upcoming semiquincentennial of the United States.
Freeport City Council Tackles Bridge Costs and Annexation Requests
The Freeport City Council met on June 9th to address several critical infrastructure projects and land annexation requests, highlighted by a tense debate over the cost and longevity of a new bridge project.
Florida Property Tax Amendment Heads to November Ballot After Legislative Approval
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax amendment that could raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 and reshape how local governments collect and spend ad valorem revenue.
City of Freeport 2025 Water Quality Report Shows All Contaminants Within Safe Limits
Freeport’s 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report confirms the city’s tap water meets all federal and state safety standards, with every detected contaminant well below maximum allowable levels.
Why Eglin Doesn't Want You on This Stretch of Beach
Eglin Air Force Base is cracking down on trespassers in the Santa Rosa Island Closed Test Area, where violations have already surpassed half of last year’s total in just the first months of 2026.
Walton TDC discusses proposed strategic plan
The Walton County Tourism Development Council met Tuesday to discuss a proposed $15.6 million strategic investment plan for 2026 through 2029, drawing from less than 10% of its $170.6 million in total reserve funds.
Panhandle Counties Race to Regulate AI Data Centers Before Developers Arrive
AI data center proposals are triggering a wave of preemptive restrictions across the Florida Panhandle, with Jackson, Walton, and Bay counties all moving to block or pause development before a single formal application has been filed.
Walton County Launches Program to Settle Code Fines for 10% of Balance
Walton County property owners with outstanding code enforcement fines can now settle up for a fraction of what they owe under a new temporary program approved by the Board of County Commissioners.