Archive for January 5th, 2012
Headline news 1/5/2012
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 [...]
Read full post...Countdown continues with Walton County’s 187th birthday
Story and photos by DOTTY NIST Perfect Florida Panhandle weather for late December set the stage for the annual celebration of the founding of Walton County.
Read full post...DFS City Council decides to have city staff do city manager background checks
By REID TUCKER The DeFuniak Springs City Council voted unanimously to have background checks on applicants for the city manager position be handled in-house, rather than by Walton County.
Read full post...Bay bridge task force sets meetings
By DOTTY NIST The panel set up to evaluate options for funding the $75 million local match that is being required for the four laning of the U.S. 331 Choctawhatchee Bay bridge is scheduled to hold its first meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 5 at the South Walton Tourist Development Council office.
Read full post...Sign Ordinance Committee meets before making recommendations to DFS City Council
By REID TUCKER The DeFuniak Springs Sign Ordinance Committee held a brief meeting on Jan. 2, allowing the public a final say before the committee submits its final recommendation to the DeFuniak Springs City Council next week.
Read full post...Gambling expansion bill could impact local area
By DOTTY NIST Could casino gambling come to Walton County? A bill recently filed in the Florida Legislature, if passed, would open up that possibility.
Read full post...Legal Notices 1-05-2012
RFQ: 012-004 LEGAL COUNSEL Walton County is seeking an attorney or law firm to provide legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the “County”. RFQ closes on January 9, 2012 no later than 4:00PM local time. Last date to submit any questions in writing will be by Noon local time [...]
Read full post...Classified Ads 1-05-2012
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