Walton County commissioners expressed support during a recent strategic planning session for a countywide initiative to bury overhead utility lines underground, a project Scenic Walton Director Leigh Moore called a top priority for the community’s storm resilience and beautification.
City of Freeport offices will close Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, with normal operations resuming Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m.
Walton County offices will close Thursday, July 2, through Monday, July 6, in observance of Independence Day, with all county administrative buildings resuming normal operations Tuesday, July 7.
The Walton County Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Freeport Board Room, located at 842 State Highway 20 East in Freeport.
A new mobile health clinic hit the road in Walton County this week, aiming to bring free preventive health screenings directly to residents who might otherwise skip them. The Northwest Florida Health Council cut the ribbon on its “Wellness on Wheels” unit Tuesday morning at the Florida Department of Health office in DeFuniak Springs.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a woman wanted for murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Freeport, where human remains were discovered buried in a shallow grave last week.
The Freeport City Council convened June 25 for a wide-ranging regular meeting, setting two summer budget workshops, advancing the first reading of an ordinance banning data centers, and approving three engineering services agreements tied to upcoming infrastructure projects.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office investigators discovered human remains buried behind a home on Sunset Lane in Freeport on Thursday night, and one individual is now in custody.
Freeport’s 4th of July celebration returns Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a parade, fireworks, food vendors, and family fun at the Sports Complex. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your evening.
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County has issued a rabies advisory after a fox killed in DeFuniak Springs on June 17 tested positive for the disease, prompting health officials to warn residents across the county — including Freeport — to stay vigilant.
