PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON 331 BRIDGE FUNDING OPTIONS Sales tax, toll discussed. _____ DFS BANK ROBBERY ARREST Suspects in two area robberies. _____ DFS CITY COUNCIL JAN. 9 MEETING Gives go-ahead to sign ordinance. _____ WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Moving forward on policies for use of social media. _____ FIRST FRIDAY CHAMBER BREAKFAST GETS UPDATES [...]

By REID TUCKER The DeFuniak Springs City Council voted unanimously to advertise Jan. 23 as the date of adoption of the proposed revision-heavy sign ordinance.

By DOTTY NIST Where can Walton County get the matching funds required for the four laning of the U.S. 331 bay bridge?

By BEN GRAFTON The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce held its 7 a.m. First Friday Breakfast meeting in the Lake Club House of Hammock Bay where the attendees enjoyed breakfast catered by Hammock Bay. Crystal Beach Development sponsored the program.

By PATRICK CASEY The Walton Lady Braves girls basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders 53-28 on Thursday night to improve to 13-5 overall and 3-0 in district competition.

By ALICIA LEONARD The Walton County School Board met at their new morning time for regularly scheduled board meetings on Jan. 10, 2012.

TDA#11TX110139 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LUCAS M. ARAGON the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as [...]

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HAPPY 187TH, WALTON COUNTY! Lane and Brenda Rees celebrate at Eastern Lake. _____ DFS CITY STAFF TO PERFORM APPLICANT BACKGROUND CHECKS City manager decision process proceeding. _____ HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH BASKETBALL BLOWOUT Freeport boys post 3-1, Paxton finishes fourth. _____ GAMBLING ON THE FUTURE? Gambling expansion bill could impact local area. _____ BAY BRIDGE TASK [...]