DFS CITY COUNCIL JAN. 28 MEETING Moving toward referendum on mayor’s voting power. _____ FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL JAN. 24 MEETING Discusses hiring fire chief, vets monument vandalism. _____ GUN DEALERS, SHERIFF WEIGH IN ON PROPOSED GUN CONTROL Sales reportedly brisk. _____ BCC APPROVES BEACH ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE REVISIONS No dog beach permits for visiting dogs. _____ [...]

By DOTTY NIST The final hearing on proposed revisions to the Walton County Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance took place on Jan. 22, concluding with the revised ordinance being approved.

By DOTTY NIST The initiation of tram service for CR-30A and Scenic Gulf Drive was discussed recently by county commissioners, and more information on this possibility will be forthcoming.

By BEN GRAFTON Freeport has received notice from the Florida League of Cities that it will receive a $15,978 insurance refund. A presentation of a check by Tom Conley of the league had been planned, but it had to be canceled due to a change in Conley’s schedule.

By REID TUCKER After months of discussion on the matter, the DeFuniak Springs City Council took one of the final steps toward a referendum to remove the mayor’s right to cast a tie-breaking vote.

By REID TUCKER It only took about two weeks after President Obama unveiled a sweeping array of legislative and executive actions aimed at curbing gun-related violence for the effects to be felt at a local level.

BCC CHOOSES CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Will negotiate contract with Robert T. Halfhill of Port Charlotte. _____ MEADOWS HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING Attendees talk TDC, beach parking, land use. _____ PAXTON TOWN COUNCIL JAN. 15 MEETING Discusses water bill waiver policy. _____ WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD JAN. 15 MEETING Discusses BP funds, school security, salaries. [...]

By DOTTY NIST County commissioners have directed negotiations with Robert T. Halfhill of Port Charlotte to bring him on board to fill the vacant county administrator’s position.

By REID TUCKER A request from a Paxton water customer for a one-time bill waiver once again restarted discussion among the Town Council regarding the city’s bill forgiveness policy.

By ALICIA LEONARD On Jan. 15, an hour prior to the regular Walton County School Board (WCSB) meeting, board members were presented with the idea of a possible collegiate high school on the South Walton Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) campus in conjunction with the already present collegiate high school program offered by NWFSC.