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Weather Brief: Freeport FL — May 15, 2026

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:42:16 -0600

Clear skies over Freeport with a current temperature of 84.2°F and humidity at 27%. A rip current statement remains in effect for Walton County beaches. Sunny conditions expected through the weekend, with thunderstorm chances returning Monday.

Welcome to Freeport FL News

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Freeport FL News — your hyperlocal source for news, government updates, development projects, community events, and everything happening in Freeport, Florida (32439).

Freeport is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Florida Panhandle. With new residential developments, expanding businesses, and a strategic location on the US-331 corridor between I-10 and the 30A beach communities, there’s always something happening — and we’re here to cover it.

City Council Recap: 2026-04-23

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Freeport’s city council cleared the way for Walmart construction to begin, wrestled with state law limiting how the city can regulate e-bikes in parks, and gave initial approval to an ordinance requiring permits for groups using city parks for financial gain during their April 23 meeting. All votes were unanimous with no public comment.

Walmart Clears Technical Review, E-Bike Rules and Park Vending Addressed

City Council Recap: 2026-03-26

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Freeport’s city council approved a phased construction plan for Marquis Way West that could cut the timeline in half, directed staff to draft an ordinance cracking down on private businesses monopolizing public park courts, and opted to make mosquito-control “Fly Balls” available for pickup at City Hall rather than mailing them during their March 26 meeting.

Phased Construction for Marquis Way and Private Park Use Regulation

City Council Recap: 2026-03-10

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Freeport’s city council approved over $90,000 in wastewater improvements, funded pathway lighting for the pedestrian bridge over Four Mile Creek, and set a hard 60-day deadline for Bay Area residents to connect to the new sewer line for free during their March 10 meeting. All votes passed 5-0 with no public comment.

Sewer Upgrades, Bridge Lighting, and Strict Connection Deadlines

City Council Recap: 2026-02-26

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Freeport’s city council approved a sewer redesign on State Road 20 that will save an estimated $950,000 to $1 million, discussed a new north-south traffic corridor through the Carr property for hurricane evacuation, and signed off on several budget adjustments during their February 26 meeting. All items passed unanimously with no public comment.

$1M-Saving Sewer Redesign and New Traffic Corridor Discussions

City Council Recap: 2026-02-10

tips@freeportflnews.com (Freeport FL News) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Freeport’s city council unanimously approved a $370,000 water well contract and greenlit a fireworks show for Hammock Bay’s 25th anniversary during their February 10 meeting, while tabling a decision on a CHELCO utility kiosk until after the co-op’s board meets later this month. The 15-minute session saw no public comment on any agenda item.

Council Approves $370K Water Well Contract and Hammock Bay Fireworks Show

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Weather Brief: Freeport FL — May 15, 2026

Welcome to Freeport FL News

City Council Recap: 2026-04-23

City Council Recap: 2026-03-26

City Council Recap: 2026-03-10

City Council Recap: 2026-02-26

City Council Recap: 2026-02-10

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