SoWal Upcoming Events April 2026
Farmers Markets
Windmills in Freeport Every Other Saturday 4-8 p.m.
Grand Blvd. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grayton Locals Market Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hibiscus Guest House
Seaside...
South Walton Fire District lifeguard named Soldier of the Year
By Mackenzie McClintock, SWFD Public Information Officer
South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Lieutenant Brandon Brown has been named the Florida National Guard’s Soldier of...
The 5 Keys to Longevity
By Dr. Karen DeVore, Tortoise Clinic
We live in a culture that glorifies speed — fast food, fast results, fast fixes. But true longevity doesn’t...
Walton County School District: Keeping the Charge Through April
By Dr. Joshua Bledsoe, Public Information Officer
The Walton County School District has entered the final nine weeks of the semester, and with only one...
Calling All Snowbirds: A New Way to Enjoy the 30A Lifestyle
Along Florida’s Panhandle coast, the seasons feel a little different. Winter mornings arrive with soft sunlight and cool breezes off the Gulf. Afternoons stretch...
WFLDAR Honors Student Essayists and Good Citizens
Founded in 2014, the West Florida Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (WFLDAR, NSDAR) recently celebrated local students during its...
Watersound Fountains Veterans Honored at Warrior Beach Retreat Salute
Three members of Watersound Fountains, an independent living community in Inlet Beach, were honored at the Warrior Beach Retreat Salute at Boardwalk Beach Convention...
Yellow Fly Kits – Mosquito Control
SPRING IN SOUTH WALTON: FLOWERS, SUNSHINE, AND YELLOW FLIES
Written by Kellyanne Bartleson, Public Outreach Coordinator
As warm weather returns to South Walton, so do one...
EnGage Victory: A Night of Surrender, Worship & Redemption
By Heather Bennett Eye
Some moments call us to come together, not just as neighbors, but as family. In the face of addiction, overdose, and...
The Hope of Easter
By Gueary Clendening
I have spoken at many funerals, offering hope and comfort to grieving relatives and friends. Yet the reality cannot be denied—there will...































































