The “Bear” Necessities of Conservation
By Heather Bennett Eye
Walton County has a few local celebrities that are familiar with the spotlight, but our woodland neighbors, the Florida Black Bear,...
Walton County Talks About Advancing Resilience Efforts
by Kimberly Stanley, SEASIDE Institute™
SEASIDE Institute™ recently sponsored a pivotal resilience workshop in DeFuniak Springs, led by The Water Institute from New Orleans, Louisiana....
Freeport High School Students Explore Aquaponics
Freeport High School boasts an innovative aquaponics program that integrates culturing fish (aquaculture) and various crops (agriculture) using an array of growing systems, including...
Yellow Fly Season! Are You Ready?
By: Bernadette Canut, Public Outreach Coordinator and Amy Anguiano, Field Biologist
If Florida mosquitoes weren’t bad enough, yellow flies are here to steal their thunder....
Local School Districts Join Program to Integrate Local Produce into Cafeterias
Local school districts including Walton County School District, Liberty County Schools and Washington County School District will join 10 other schools across Florida in...
A Beach Within Reach: Access May Look Different, But Still Accessible
From Visit South Walton:
Walton County is widely regarded and celebrated for its 26 miles of sugar-white sand paired with incredible turquoise waters. It’s truly...
Joyful Dedication to Education in Kilimanjaro
By Heather Bennett Eye
A life-changing tip following their Kilimanjaro summit not only impacted the guide who received the tip but also Jim and Kristi...
Investing in Relationships
First National Bank stands in the heart of Miramar Beach, just across from Chick-fil-A, and is a beacon of true community banking. It’s a welcoming...
Fudpucker’s Fudtacular Events!
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill is not just any ordinary spot on the Destin map – it’s the epicenter of Fudpuckin’ Fantastic Festivities that...
Sean of the South: ‘Tis of Thee
By Sean Dietrich
“Dear Sean, how can we save this country?” the email began.
The writer lives in Hartford, Connecticut. His name is Michael. I have...































































