by Kerri Parker | Apr 6, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Join us May 2 for the 6th Annual DeFuniak Springs Triathlon, where athletes from across the U.S. and abroad test their limits while the town rallies in support. From swims in the lake to bike rides and runs through downtown, this event celebrates endurance, community, and small-town charm. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits, showcasing the best of DeFuniak Springs.
by Kerri Parker | Apr 6, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this 27-minute episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with Diane Pickett, the founder and visionary behind Summit on the Circle in DeFuniak Springs.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 23, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
Under new ownership, Best Pals Pet Resort in DeFuniak Springs has unveiled a stunning remodel, including a warm, welcoming reception area and new healthy treats for every guest. During the renovations, each team member wrote a Bible verse on the interior walls, a quiet reminder of the resort’s mission to nurture both pets and the people who care for them. Discover how this family-owned resort continues to set a new standard in dog care.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 19, 2026 | Businesses, Walton & Beyond
We met Captain Mike on a quiet morning at the marina, emerald waters glinting below as he stood on one of his tour boats. He joked as we boarded, asking us to step into his office. Most days he arrives by boat, skimming across the shallows to begin his work guiding families on Blue Dolphin Tours.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 18, 2026 | Businesses, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode of the HWY 331, we connect you to Parker McClellan as he explains the rapid growth of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 11, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
A group of local high school juniors recently stepped into the halls of government in Tallahassee through the Youth Tour program hosted by Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative. From mock legislative sessions to an inside look at how decisions are made, the experience left a lasting impression—and four students have now been selected to represent the cooperative this summer in Washington, D.C. through the national program of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.