DFS RECEIVES GRANT DOLLARS TO EXTEND AIRPORT RUNWAY The Council will kick in $196k for the $983k airport project. HIGH PRICES “STICKING” IT TO LOCAL CONSUMERS Now that fuel costs are down, high prices seem “stuck” in place. HOWL-O-WEEN A BARKING GOOD TIME This spooky holiday is going to the dogs! WCSB RECEIVES $10K SCHOLARSHIP [...]

By  ASHLEY AMASON The Walton County School Board meeting on Oct. 21 was brief but eventful, as students, members of the Kiwanis Club, members of the Walton Education Foundation, and legendary Freeport Coach A.E. Rentz were recognized. Superintendent Carlene Anderson opened the meeting by announcing the board would like to recognize some “Sunshine State Scholars.” [...]

By DOTTY NIST Tourism leaders credit loyal visitors to Walton County’s beaches for growth in the industry locally, a contrast with the situation in many other areas of the state. “They love this place, and they continue to come back year after year,” reported Jeff Shusterman, a marketing consultant for the South Walton Tourist Development [...]

By ALICIA LEONARD In a surprise move, the city of DeFuniak Springs was informed on Monday that another grant was available through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for land purchase to expand the runway at the city’s municipal airport. The grant will pay for 80 percent of the land purchase, with the city filling [...]

The final article of a Herald-Breeze exclusive series wherein Walton County Republican and Democrat party leaders discuss the issues. Who should Americans choose for president and vice president, and why? We, as Americans, have come to a clearly defined crossroad in the life of our country. It is time to choose a new leader for [...]

By LEAH STRATMANN One day after the monthly meeting of the South Walton County Mosquito Control District (SWCMCD), attorney Lori Bytell received word the lawsuit filed by former executive director Gary D’Andrea had been settled in favor of the district. D’Andrea had sued the district for wrongful termination, even though his contract had expired when [...]

By PATRICK CASEY Pensacola Catholic used a versatile offense to keep Walton off-balance as Marquis Sumler rushed for 212 yards and senior wide receiver Alex Bast caught a 23-yard touchdown pass to lead the Crusaders to a 31-0 victory over Walton at their Homecoming. The Braves, who were shutout by the Crusaders for the first [...]

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the COUNTY Court of OKALOOSA County, Florida, on the 19th day of JUNE, 2008. In the cause wherein BARNETT RECOVER CORP. was plaintiff(s) and DEBRA & CHARLES WARD was defendant(s), being Case No. 91692CC in said Court. I, [...]