Nesting season arrives on our coasts for sea turtles and waterbirds
Nesting season has started for both sea turtles and waterbirds in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people they can help protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles and waterbirds this spring and summer while...
By Heather Bennett Eye
Many of us, at some point, find ourselves on a journey to better our lives. For local South Walton artist, writer, content creator and founder of evolfleS, Maurice Hunter, his brand of Self Love has been a journey of discovery and is a message of empowerment.
Maurice...
By Rick Moore
Jimmy was meticulous with every detail. He used a magnifying glass to make sure every part was glued together perfectly. He spent months building his miniature sailboat. To him, it was much more than a toy. The boat was a working replica of a schooner, complete with...
By Summer Padgett,
Content & Public Relations Specialist, Walton County Tourism Department
If you’re hunting for a place to hop to during the Easter holiday, look at our roundup of activities in Walton County. Find chocolate bunnies, sunrise services, Easter bunny photo ops and so much more!
Ovide at the Hotel Effie
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Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in South Walton County for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. Tax Preparation service will be available from Feb. 14 to April 13, 2023 at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library in Santa Rosa Beach.
Taxpayers...
By Lisa Woodrum
Path of Grace (POG) provides a way out for women caught in the destructive lifestyle of addiction through discovering their identity and purpose in Christ. Eddie Mansfield has been its director for 12 years. He compassionately understands these residents’ journey as he too had wandered off the...
National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee conducted preliminary damage assessments in the affected areas of South Walton, where they confirmed January 22th’s severe weather system as an EF 2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of approximately 115 MPH.
According to NWS, the tornado touched down in the Driftwood Estates subdivision between...
In 2023 the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Miramar Beach will celebrate its 50th anniversary. For decades, the resort has drawn visitors to its beautiful white sand beaches, made from quartz carried from the Appalachian Mountains 20,000 years ago. After 50 years, it's no surprise that the largest...
