by Kerri Parker | Jul 13, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
The Saturday farmers market was always special. But what happens when you can’t make it? For years, missing the weekend market often meant missing out on local goods. Now, small town farm stores like Register Family Farm Market in Freeport and 9th Street Market in DeFuniak Springs are changing that. They are giving farmers a consistent place to sell, makers a place to grow, and shoppers a way to keep supporting local any day of the week.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 30, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
Just off HWY 331 in historic DeFuniak Springs stands Sunbright Inn, a beautifully restored Victorian hiding an unexpected connection to American history. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, discover why this landmark’s story still matters today.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 29, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Two hundred and fifty years after the beginning of an idea still being lived out, freedom looks different across Walton County. From small-town porches in the north to the busy rhythm of the beaches in the south. This Independence Day reflection brings together local voices on what freedom means today, and how it is still shaped in the way people live, work, and care for one another.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 25, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
After years of anticipation, Eglin Federal Credit Union has officially opened its new full-service DeFuniak Springs branch, expanding its commitment to Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 22, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Faith Factor in DeFuniak Springs has brought more than 280 performers down to a Top 5 finale at the historic Chautauqua Theater. This Main Street DeFuniak Springs initiative is energizing downtown while showing how small towns across America are using local events to revive historic districts and strengthen community life.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 17, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Every community eventually reaches a crossroads. This week, Walton County chose a direction, approving a permanent ban on AI data centers. As technology races ahead, local leaders are betting the county’s greatest asset is not what it can build, but what it can preserve.
