By BEN GRAFTON The Freeport Planning Board meeting of Sept. 5 was a continuation of the Aug. 1 meeting at which addition of a Heavy Industrial category to the Land Development Code (LDC) and the impact of the military sustainability legislation  on the city were the topics under discussion.

By DOTTY NIST Detailed plans for 20 single-family units have been conditionally approved to move foward in connection with the Inlet Beach development known as Lupin Beach.

By PATRICK CASEY The Walton Braves earned their first regular season victory since November of 2010 with a convincing shutout in a 41-0 decision over Tallahassee FAMU High on Friday night at Everette Yates Memorial Stadium.

By REID TUCKER The Freeport Bulldogs steamrolled South Walton, pounding out a 41-7 victory over the Seahawks, with special teams accounting for fully half of the six touchdowns scored.

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BCC APPROVES ROUNDABOUT PLAN Improvement for busy intersection of CR-395/CR-30A. _____ FREEPORT COUNCIL MEETING AUG. 30 Southern Wine and Spirits facility construction to begin. _____ DFS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUG. 30 Talks money saving, money making. _____ DFS BUDGET WORKSHOP AUG. 30 Moving forward with proposed FY 2013 budget. _____ ISAAC IMPACTS AREA Sea turtle [...]

By ALICIA LEONARD Before the time phone calls replaced visiting face-to-face, families gathered late in the evening to talk, to plan, to spend time together. Such was the evening of Aug. 11, 1944, when a tragic accident befell the family of James Cosson Sr., of the Alaqua Community in Walton County. Cosson was gathered with [...]

By DOTTY NIST Changes are coming to an intersection in Seagrove Beach. On Aug. 30, county commissioners approved improvements for the busy CR-395/CR-30A intersection which will include a roundabout. The intersection is currently a three-way stop.

By REID TUCKER Items impacting the city’s bottom line were very much the focal point of the most recent DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting, with five proposals related to staving off spending or increasing revenues on the agenda.