Freeport’s city council voted unanimously Thursday night to ban data centers within city limits, passed new park rules targeting smoking and e-bikes near children’s fields, and approved a change order for the water tower project — all in a packed meeting that touched on issues from saltwater intrusion to Little League scorekeeper platforms.
Due to persistently high mosquito trap counts, Freeport Mosquito Control will be spraying tonight across multiple areas of the city. Spraying begins one hour before sunset at 6:42 PM and wraps up at 11:30 PM.
A 15-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday morning on Stella Drive in Freeport, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
Walton County commissioners voted 5–0 to draft an outright ban on AI data centers before any facility has even applied to locate in the county.
Hurricane season starts June 1, and Walton County Emergency Management is hosting a preparedness town hall tomorrow night in DeFuniak Springs.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Freeport through late tonight, with 2–3 inches of rain likely and localized totals up to 8 inches possible.
Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.
Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr. has been appointed chairman of the First Responder Network Authority Board by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced Thursday.
Free beach trams now run straight to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve, with complimentary park entry through Labor Day.
Walton County is asking residents to weigh in on proposed changes to local e-bike regulations. The county launched an online survey to gather public input before potentially adding new rules or restrictions on electric bicycle use, citing public safety concerns.
