Special submission by Ken Little Have you noticed a new sound in DeFuniak Springs?  The First National Bank clock at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and 7th Street is now back in operation. The clock which has great sentimental value to many residents of DeFuniak Springs was restored to service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, [...]

By DOTTY NIST Commissioners got an earful from the public at the Dec. 14 public hearing on proposed revisions to Walton County’s beach driving ordinance, but the end result was no action, at least for now.

By DOTTY NIST Walton County’s legislative delegation has made a decision to file a bill in the Florida Legislature addressing the matter of coastal armoring or seawalls constructed along the Walton County gulf as a result of Hurricane Dennis.

By PATRICK CASEY The Walton Lady Braves picked up an important win on Dec. 13 as they defeated Panama City Bay 55-45 in a District 1, Class 3A contest.

By LEAH STRATMANN

By REID TUCKER No greater rivalry in local high school basketball exists than this: the concession stand won’t even sell blue Powerade when Paxton hosts Laurel Hill.

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Headline news CHRISTMAS PARADE IN DE FUNIAK Crowds turn out to celebrate the big day. _____ WILDFIRE CONTAINED IN GLENDALE Some 80 acres burned. _____ “WEDDING HOUSE” DECISION AFFIRMED Code enforcement acted properly, says judge. _____ DFS CITY COUNCIL TALKS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Votes to name DFS a Tree City. _____ SWFD ENACTS BEACH BONFIRE ORDINANCE [...]

By ASHLEY AMASON