If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a picture-perfect lake meets small-town charm and a whole lotta fun… welcome to LakeFest 2025. This May 23rd and 24th, grab your crew, your paddleboard, your sense of adventure, and meet us at Chipley Park on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs, right on the edge of one of the world’s only perfectly round spring-fed lakes.
Talented singer, organist, tour guide and church greeter Marie Hinson is a well-known face in DeFuniak Springs, where she has spent most of her life.
Panhandle Wildlife Rescue (PWR) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new, full-scale wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital in Freeport, FL. PWR is a vital part
of the Florida Panhandle, providing life-saving care and rehabilitation to native wildlife species across 11 counties from Navarre to Tallahassee.
There’s something quietly powerful happening in DeFuniak Springs — and if you blink, you might miss it. But those who know, know: when the women of this town join forces, the ripple effects touch every corner of the community.
That’s why the third annual Fashion Show hosted by the Woman’s Club of DeFuniak Springs is more than just a fun afternoon at Café Nola — it’s a celebration of style, strength, and sisterhood.
If you’ve lived in Walton County long enough, you know our beaches are more than just pretty postcards — they are part of who we are. The right to walk, sit, fish, and celebrate life on the sand has long been understood as something we all share. That understanding, called customary use, has been at the heart of life along 30A and beyond.
