Community News
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Walton County
Santa Rosa Beach Tennis Center Redevelopment on Track for Fall Opening
Santa Rosa Beach's Tennis Center redevelopment is progressing toward a fall opening, with crews pouring foundations and preparing pickleball court sites.
Two Walton County Fire Rescue Chiefs Complete Florida Leadership Program
Battalion Chiefs Christopher Brown and Travis Cook of Walton County Fire Rescue completed an elite two-year leadership program sponsored by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Missing DeFuniak Springs Man Identified 10 Years After Disappearance
Skeletal remains discovered on Eglin Air Force Base property have been identified as John Thomas Watson, a DeFuniak Springs man missing since August 2015. DNA analysis confirmed the identification after a decade of uncertainty.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
District 4 Residents Air Concerns Over E-Bikes, Drainage, Pickleball Courts
Walton County Commissioner Donna Johns drew a standing-room-only crowd Thursday to discuss e-bikes on sidewalks, drainage problems, and pickleball court placement in District 4.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
E-bike Safety, Drainage Top Concerns at District 4 Meeting
County Commissioner Donna Johns hosted a packed townhall meeting Thursday to address District 4 concerns ranging from e-bike safety to park upgrades.
Thursday, June 11, 2026