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Jun 9, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on June 9, 2026, and approved a wide range of routine and substantive items, including consent agenda approvals for contracts, professional services, and budget amendments totaling millions of dollars. The board adopted two ordinances: one prohibiting data centers in the county and another clarifying lodging regulations in the Inlet Beach Neighborhood Plan. The board also approved funding for overdose prevention programs, naloxone rescue boxes at five new county locations, solid waste collection services for volunteer fire departments and community centers, and discretionary spending for community center equipment. A proposed countywide hiring freeze failed to pass. The board directed staff to work with the Tourist Development Council on county entrance signage, to develop an ordinance on commissioner-employee interactions, and to prepare a budget amendment for emergency response funding.
- OtherResolution 2026-36: Revive Awareness Day
- OtherLetter of Support for Florida's Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
- OtherWalton County Entrance Signs Update and TDC Review
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May 26, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on May 26, 2026, and approved a consent agenda containing 18 items including budget amendments totaling $227,026.43 for grant revenues and golf tournament proceeds, authorization of agent affidavits for development orders at three county facilities, agreements for engineering and construction services, and transfer station operations. The board also approved a dune protection agreement, adopted a temporary code enforcement lien mitigation program with a September 30, 2026 end date, authorized the planning director to administratively approve Live Local Act projects, adopted an ordinance clarifying Inlet Beach Neighborhood Plan lodging definitions, approved burn ban exemptions, scheduled an executive session for a pending lawsuit, and directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting data centers in the county. The board also approved temporary beach driving permits and directed staff to explore donating 19 Oakwood Lakes lots to Habitat for Humanity, while postponing a rezoning request to June 30, 2026.
- OtherBurn Ban Exemptions Ordinance
- OtherExecutive Session for Peace of Paradise Litigation
- OtherTourist Development Council Appointment
May 14, 2026Planning CommissionMinutes not posted yet
Planning Commission
The Walton County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, to review several land development and comprehensive plan items. The commission approved minutes from the previous meeting and heard proposals for substantive amendments to the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, both of which were continued to the June 11 meeting for further review. Two hotel development projects were on the agenda: one in Rain Inlet Beach was continued to June 11, and another Holiday Inn Express project was scheduled for final approval. The commission also held a workshop to gather public input on Comprehensive Plan amendments.
- OtherApril 9, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
May 12, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on May 12, 2026, and approved a mix of routine administration, infrastructure, and community projects. The board passed consent agenda items totaling over $3.6 million in routine spending and approved several specific purchases and contracts, including engineering services for the Mossy Head Industrial Park, pest control services for parks, and equipment purchases for public works and beach operations. The board also approved $600,000 in tourist development tax reserves toward tractors for a proposed FFA Agriculture Center in DeFuniak Springs, contingent on a funding agreement with the FFA organization. A public hearing on e-bike regulations was continued to July 21, 2026, pending state law changes. The board directed staff to review interlocal agreements and consider an ordinance on so-called monster houses before June 30, 2026.
- OtherSmarsh Inc. Text Message Archiving Services
- OtherMemorandum of Understanding with Mossy Head Community Center
- OtherInformation Transport Solutions LLC Jurisdictional Confirmation Certification
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May 6, 2026TRCMinutes not posted yet
Technical Review Committee
The Walton County Technical Review Committee held a meeting on May 6, 2026, to review development applications and amendments. The committee approved minutes from previous meetings and addressed multiple development projects. Most items on the agenda were either tabled, continued to a later meeting, or being considered for approval. The projects ranged from residential subdivisions and single-family homes to commercial buildings, an RV park, and infrastructure improvements across various districts in the county.
- OtherApril 1 and April 15, 2026 TRC Minutes
Apr 28, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, approving numerous items including budget amendments, construction contracts, and development orders. The board authorized spending for emergency management equipment, infrastructure projects, and grant applications, while also discussing affordable housing initiatives, beach chair vending revenue allocation, and departmental budget comparisons. Several ceremonial recognitions were made, including naming the Grayton Beach Community Center in honor of Bets "Beachmama" Haynes and designating the South Walton Annex pavilion as the Lajuana Rinker Pavilion. The board added items for future discussion on county ball fields and entrance signage and removed one item related to the Boys and Girls Club agreement from consideration.
- OtherPrevious Meeting Minutes
- OtherSurplus Nonworking Laptops
- OtherEDA Executive Director Appointment to CareerSource Board
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Apr 15, 2026TRCMinutes not posted yet
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee met on April 15, 2026, to review minor development applications in Walton County. The committee approved minutes from the March 18 meeting and took action on several projects: three applications were continued to the May 6 meeting (a Sheriff's Office storage building, the Saw Mill Phase 2 residential development, and the Commodore's Retreat pool improvements), while three projects were approved by development order (the Bay Breeze Outdoor Kitchen commercial building, the Peach Creek Manor residential subdivision amendment, and a cell tower replacement at Mack Bayou).
- OtherMarch 18, 2026 TRC Minutes
Apr 14, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of Commissioners met on April 14, 2026, and approved the consent agenda with one removal, adopted a rezoning ordinance for a church property, designated May 2026 as Art Month, approved various engineering and construction contracts and change orders, distributed FPL settlement funds to the fire district, and made decisions on discretionary spending and opioid settlement funds. Two commissioner requests—one on vehicle logos and one on fairgrounds funding—failed to pass with split votes. The board also discussed future policies on construction materials, Class 1 landfills, and street lighting, with staff directed to prepare draft ordinances and cost analyses.
- OtherConsent Agenda Approval
- OtherCivicPlus County Website ADA Compliance
- OtherResolution 2026-21: Art Month Designation
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Apr 9, 2026Planning CommissionMinutes not posted yet
Planning Commission
The Walton County Planning Commission met on April 9, 2026, to handle routine and legislative matters. The commission approved the February minutes and continued two major text amendment initiatives to the May meeting: updates to the Land Development Code addressing compliance and statutory changes, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan based on an evaluation and appraisal report. The commission also took action on a rezoning request for mixed-use development on Highway 331, and continued review of a major hotel development proposal at 30 Avenue.
- OtherApproval of February 12, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Apr 1, 2026TRCMinutes not posted yet
Technical Review Committee
The Walton County Technical Review Committee met on April 1, 2026, to review development applications. The committee approved four minor development projects and one major development project, continued three projects to future meetings, and approved one abandonment application. Projects approved include streetscape improvements in Alys Beach, a single-family home in a neighborhood infill area, an RV park with 57 sites, a commercial building addition, a residential subdivision, parking lot and retail improvements, and an abandonment of right-of-way. Three projects—a pool improvement at Commodore's Retreat, a general business establishment called Silver Place, and a mixed-use residential development called North Beach Village—were continued to later meetings for further review.
- OtherMarch 4, 2026 TRC Minutes Approval
Mar 24, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on March 24, 2026, where they approved numerous consent agenda items including funding for a medical modular clinic ($490,000), a bookmobile license agreement, library vehicle purchase ($31,981), bridge and infrastructure projects, and grant agreements. The board rejected a motion to deny the Echelon condominium development project (246 units at 100 Seascape Drive) and instead approved the development, despite opposition. They also adopted an ordinance protecting the Eastern Lake Outfall and imposed a moratorium on developing county-owned Eastern Lake outfall parcels pending review of conservation easement options. Additional actions included approving voting precinct boundary changes, allowing an Eagle Scout project at Lakewood Park, funding a cat spay/neuter pilot program ($7,500), and authorizing a contractor license exemption resolution for county building projects under $100,000.
- OtherApproval of Consent Agenda Items (Clerk, Administration, and Other Departments)
- OtherVoting Precinct Boundary Modifications
- OtherResolution Proclaiming April 2026 as National Volunteer Month
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Mar 18, 2026TRCMinutes not posted yet
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee met on March 18, 2026, to review several development and abandonment applications. The committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and considered six project applications ranging from right-of-way abandonments to residential development and commercial improvements across Walton County's five districts. One abandonment application was continued to the next meeting, while the other applications were presented for approval consideration.
- OtherFebruary 18, 2026 TRC Minutes
Mar 10, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of Commissioners met on March 10, 2026, and approved numerous routine items on the consent agenda, including budget amendments totaling $1.095 million in unanticipated state and grant revenues, engineering and maintenance contracts, and various administrative agreements. The board also recognized retiring employee Danny Garner for 41 years of service and honored FFA students and a former elections official. Among non-consent items, the commissioners approved assistance to the City of Paxton for water and fire safety upgrades, allocated funds for community center improvements and equipment, and adopted a resolution opposing expansion of a federal pilot program allowing larger trucks on roadways. The board denied a request to approve an airport easement for DeFuniak Springs, denied a motion to restrict EDA funding, and approved new rules for agenda formatting. The board also voted to reschedule a joint workshop with the Tourism Development Council from March 17 to May 5, 2026.
- OtherConsent Agenda - Administration Items (Strategic Plan Workshops, CitySwitch Agent Affidavit)
- OtherLibrary - Freeport Teen Library FTE Funding
- OtherRed Cross Month Proclamation
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Mar 4, 2026TRCMinutes not posted yet
Technical Review Committee
The Walton County Technical Review Committee met on March 4, 2026, to review development and land-use applications. The committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and considered five project applications: an abandonment of right-of-way in the Villa Tasso area that will be continued to a later date, a 12,000-square-foot commercial building for J&E Ventures, an office and warehouse building at South Walton Commerce Park, an 8-lot residential subdivision at Mallet Bayou, and a free-standing emergency room facility for Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Most applications were being reviewed as minor development orders.
- OtherFebruary 4, 2026 TRC Minutes Approval
Feb 26, 2026County Commission
County Commission
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on February 26, 2026, and approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, equipment purchases, and budget amendments totaling millions of dollars. Key actions included awarding a $7.58 million construction contract for a stormwater facility in Santa Rosa, approving $1.41 million for landfill equipment, authorizing audio-visual upgrades at the courthouse for $295,633, and adopting two major residential development projects. The board also suspended planned marketing spending to allow the Tourist Development Council to reconsider using $800,000 in north Walton tourism funds for a proposed tractor museum, received good news that FPL agreed to table a controversial transmission line project across Choctawhatchee Bay, and directed staff to study the feasibility of artificial turf fields at local sports facilities. Commissioner Curry requested that policies be drafted for the volunteer board appointment process.
- OtherAudio-visual upgrade equipment for DeFuniak Springs Courthouse
- OtherPublic Radio System Memorandum of Agreement
- OtherSatisfaction of SHIP Mortgage
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