Living Estate Sale 1135 Ten Lake Dr. in Ten Lakes Estates in DeFuniak Springs. Take Hwy 83 N from DeFuniak Springs. Go 5 miles and exit at Ten Lake Estates. Follow signs. Sale Dates: Aug, 4, 5, 6. 8 am to 2. Join us for an exciting estate sale of very eclectic & beautiful furnishings. [...]

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Approves redistricting map, sets budget hearing _____ DFS CITY BUDGET WORKSHOP Tentative millage rate chosen, rate moratorium discussed. _____ DFS CITY COUNCIL JULY 25 MEETING Clary Glenn zoning request denied. _____ SOUTH WALTON’S DETERMINED MS. CRITTENDEN Athlete is all about motivation. _____ NORTHWEST FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD MEETS Talks priorities for [...]

By DOTTY NIST Walton County is scheduled to consider repealing all county ordinances related to firearms and ammunition.

By REID TUCKER Paxton City Attorney Lori Bytell informed the Town Council that new state legislation that requires local governments to cede all issues relating to firearm regulation to the state.

By ASHLEY AMASON   The Walton Education Foundation presented scholarships to assist educators in pursuing masters degrees in educational leadership at the July 19 Walton County School Board meeting. Executive Director Cindy Wade presented scholarships to Rodney Free, Wendy Crozier and Rachel Carroll.  Superintendent Carlene Anderson announced Seaside Neighborhood School has been designated a high [...]

By ASHLEY AMASON Planning Director Greg Scoville introduced the item of debate which had the DeFuniak Springs Community Center packed for the City Council meeting July 25. The second reading and public hearing of the ordinance for Joel and Paula Glenn’s request to rezone Clary Glenn Funeral Home on Park Ave. from an R-1 single [...]

By REID TUCKER South Walton track and field powerhouse Brittany Crittenden reckons the best way to start off her senior year is by winning gold at the Amateur Athletic Union’s 2011 national Junior Olympic Games.