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News · Get The CoastYesterday

Week 6 highlights: Choctaw, FWB, Niceville, South Walton pick up wins

A roundup of Week 6 high school football results includes several games involving Walton County teams.

News · Walton CountyYesterday

Walton County’s Land Development Code rewrite SURVEY

Walton County is reminding residents that a survey on its Land Development Code rewrite closes Friday, October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Council3 days ago

Council minutes: Tentative Budget for 2026–2027, and 2 more

Carried · $114.2M

Council3 days ago

Council minutes: Acceptance of 2026-2027 Budget, and 1 more

Carried · $114.2M

Council3 days ago

Council minutes: FMIT Insurance Renewal, and 7 more

Carried 3-0 · $445.7K

Projects · Council5 days ago

Runnels Small Scale Amendment & Rezoning: Council hearing held

1.47 acres

Council5 days ago

Council met: 8 items

CHELCO 331 Business Lighting Plan, Runnels SSA and Rezoning… and 6 more

News · Walton County Sheriff's Office6 days ago

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – OCTOBER 28, 2026

The Walton County Sheriff's Office has announced a collective bargaining negotiation meeting open to the public for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

News · SoWal.comSep 22

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Presents The Forgotten Coast: Return to Wild Florida

On Friday, September 26, from 5PM to 7PM, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will hold a Creature Feature screening of the film about Florida's wild landscapes, organized in partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.

News · Walton CountySep 21

Walton County Projects in Progress Report

Walton County Public Works has issued an update on several ongoing infrastructure projects, noting all work is weather dependent and urging drivers to use caution in work zones.

News · Walton CountySep 18

Walton Tourist Development Council Seat Applications Opening

Walton County Tourism is opening applications for three vacancies on its Tourist Development Council, each carrying an appointment lasting until December 2030.

News · SoWal.comSep 18

International Coastal Cleanup In South Walton On September 19, 2026

Keep Walton County Beautiful is organizing a local participation in International Coastal Cleanup on September 19, 2026, inviting the South Walton community to help with a worldwide effort to clean up the area's beaches.

News · Walton CountySep 18

Walton Commissioners Discuss Audits, Parks and Signs

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners held its September business meeting, recognizing the DeFuniak Springs Little League All-Star team, Walton Academy graduates and the county Purchasing Department, then approved a resolution marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and agreed to stop using the phrase or a lesser category in future land-use notices.

News · Walton CountySep 17

Walton County Tourism Earns Top Honors at Florida Tourism Industry Awards

Walton County Tourism won two Flagler Awards at the Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism awards event held Sept.

Projects · TRCSep 16

Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot Modification: technical review held

6.71 acres

County · TRCSep 16

TRC met: 1 item

Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot…

News · Walton CountySep 15

Walton County Board of County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing to Set the Millage Rate

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners held the first of two required public hearings on Monday to set the county-wide and North Walton Mosquito Control millage rates, with Chief Financial Officer Melissa Thomason and Finance Manager Devon Peyton providing financial details.

News · Walton CountySep 14

Walton County Public Works Projects in Progress

Walton County Public Works has released an update on several ongoing infrastructure projects, all weather dependent and subject to delay.

News · Walton CountySep 14

Notice of Public Workshop

Walton County Code Compliance will hold a public workshop on October 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the South Walton Courthouse Annex BCC Boardroom, located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd in Santa Rosa Beach.

News · South Walton LifeSep 13

Pond Fishing in Walton County

An article highlights pond and lake fishing as an alternative to charter trips or surf fishing in South Walton, noting that the lakes north of the Choctawhatchee Bay, both large and small, offer plenty of opportunities for anglers looking for an exciting and rewarding catch that's also good eating.

News · South Walton LifeSep 13

Beyond Pain Relief: A Broader Approach to Acupuncture

Dr. Karen DeVore writes that acupuncture is best known as a treatment for pain, muscle tension and musculoskeletal issues like back pain, shoulder problems, sciatica and headaches, but says many people are surprised to learn it can offer benefits beyond pain relief.

News · South Walton LifeSep 13

Habitat for Humanity

The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton (BIA OW) hosted a Hard Hat Happy Hour event at the Habitat for Humanity of Walton County ReStore, sponsored by Community Bank.

News · South Walton LifeSep 12

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Announces 21st Season, Kicking Off with Cabaret at Seagar’s Featuring New York Voices

Sinfonia Gulf Coast is opening its 21st season with Cabaret at Seagar's: An Evening with New York Voices, set for Thursday, Oct.

News · South Walton LifeSep 12

Protect Yourself from Scams

A public advisory warns that fraudulent phone calls are on the rise, with victims collectively out large sums of money as a result.

Projects · Planning CommissionSep 10

CR 3280 Residential: Planning Commission hearing held

11 acres

County · Planning CommissionSep 10

Planning Commission met: 1 item

CR 3280 Residential

ProjectsSep 2

New plan filed: Golding Residence

Projects · TRCSep 2

Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot Modification: technical review held

6.71 acres

Projects · TRCSep 2

Sioux Lane Warehouse: technical review held

1.82 acres

County · TRCSep 2

TRC met: 2 items

Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot…, Sioux Lane Warehouse

CouncilSep 1

Council minutes: Budget Items Discussion – Welcome to Freeport…, and 1 more

CouncilAug 27

Council minutes: SR 20 Utility Relocation Scope of Services, and 6 more

Carried · $67K

Projects · CouncilAug 27

Runnels Small Scale Amendment & Rezoning: Council hearing held

1.47 acres

Projects · County CommissionAug 25

Huffman SSA with Rezoning: County Commission hearing held

20 acres

ProjectsAug 19

New plan filed: Coastal Commerce Park

5.01 acres

Projects · TRCAug 19

Sioux Lane Warehouse: technical review held

1.82 acres

County · TRCAug 19

TRC met: 2 items

Sioux Lane Warehouse, Coastal Commerce Park

CouncilAug 18

Council minutes: Employee Salary and Compensation Package, and 5 more

$6.9M

News · Walton County Sheriff's OfficeAug 17

PUBLIC MEETING CANCELED – OCTOBER 7, 2026

The Walton County Sheriff's Office has canceled a collective bargaining negotiation meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

News · Walton County Sheriff's OfficeAug 14

MURDER SUSPECT ISABELLE JOHNSON ARRESTED IN JACKSON COUNTY BY US MARSHALS; EXTRADITED TO WALTON COUNTY

Isabelle Johnson, 38, a murder suspect who had evaded capture for nearly two months, was arrested Thursday, August 13th by the U.S. Marshals Task Force at a home off Peanut Road near Cottondale in Jackson County, following communications tracking by the Walton County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crime Unit.

Projects · Planning CommissionAug 13

Huffman SSA with Rezoning: Planning Commission hearing held

20 acres

County · Planning CommissionAug 13

Planning Commission met: 1 item

Huffman Land Use Restriction…

CouncilAug 11

Council minutes: Two 5-Ton A/C Units for Sewer Control Room, and 8 more

Carried · $18.6K

Inspections · FreeportAug 11

T'S Catch Seafood Market & Deli: inspection needs follow-up

7 violations cited

CountyAug 11

County Commission met: 1 item

US Highway 331 & SR 20…

News · Walton County Sheriff's OfficeAug 10

WCSO RAMPS UP SCHOOL ZONE ENFORCEMENT AS STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

The Walton County Sheriff's Office is launching its annual Operation Blue Bird initiative on Tuesday, August 11, as students head back to class for the new school year, with the campaign lasting until August ends.

ProjectsAug 5

New plan filed: Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot Modification

6.71 acres

Projects · US 331 South, east side…Aug 5

New plan filed: Runnels Small Scale Amendment & Rezoning

1.47 acres

Council · Planning BoardAug 5

Planning Board met: 1 item

Runnels Small Scale Amendment &…

County · TRCAug 5

TRC met: 1 item

Black Creek RV Park Parking Lot…

CouncilAug 3

Council minutes: Budget Workshop Discussion - Departmental…

$1.4K

CouncilJul 23

Council minutes: Liberty Partners Contract Renewal, and 4 more

Carried 5-0 · $117.6B

ProjectsJul 15

New plan filed: Sioux Lane Warehouse

1.82 acres

ProjectsJul 15

New plan filed: Tri Village Park

County · TRCJul 15

TRC met: 1 item

Sioux Lane Warehouse

CouncilJul 14

Council minutes: Ronnie Brannon Park Crosswalk Option and…, and 7 more

Carried 4-0 · $67K

CouncilJul 14

Council minutes: Budget Workshop Discussion

Projects · Planning CommissionJul 9

Huffman SSA with Rezoning: Planning Commission hearing held

20 acres

County · Planning CommissionJul 9

Planning Commission met: 1 item

Huffman Land Use Restriction…

CountyJun 30

County Commission minutes: Emergency Management MOUs and Agreements, and 2 more

Carried 5-0

Projects · County CommissionJun 30

Huffman SSA with Rezoning: County Commission hearing held

20 acres

Projects · County CommissionJun 30

Johnson RV Park: County Commission hearing held

6.36 acres