By BRUCE COLLIER Walton County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) records indicate that the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program began in October of 2011. It was initiated by Melissa Beasley, who served as Supervisor from 1999-2003. At the time, it was believed that 100 photos of veterans posted on the wall would constitute a [...]

By DOTTY NIST Walton County voters will soon be getting mail from their supervisor of elections about voting precinct consolidation and changes in precinct numbers.

By REID TUCKER The Freeport Bulldogs, twice the District 1-A champ in as many years, earned the runner-up spot instead, routing Jay 41-14 in their second-to-last football game of the regular season.

By REID TUCKER A day-long awaited in Walton County finally came to fruition as a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday formally began the project to four-lane U.S.331.

Two of Florida’s most outstanding high school seniors were honored with distinguished recognition as State Winners of the 2011 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.  Collin Myrick of Freeport High School in Freeport and Devin McDermott of Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton will now go on to compete for the national award that celebrates their [...]

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COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS CHAT HOLLEY TRANSACTION Summary of report on 2010 purchase. _____ FREEPORT TO PULL BACK EMERGENCY SERVICES TO CITY LIMITS Additional funding not forthcoming. _____ NEW TDC LOGO SHOWING UP ALL OVER Rebranding campaign for tourism. _____ SWHS BOYS GOLF OFF TO STATE Seahawks place second in regional. _____ SWHS SWEEPS TEAM SPOTS [...]

By DOTTY NIST Members of the Walton County Taxpayers Association (WCTA) recently opened a conversation with the county commission about double taxation and other issues related to fire departments and districts in Walton County.