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.
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.
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.
In early 2026, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida completed the purchase of about 25 acres of land in Walton County, located on the west side of Highway 331 between DeFuniak Springs and Freeport. The transaction, valued at approximately $2.25 million, has attracted local attention and sparked speculation about potential future uses of the property.
Ask most residents where the heart of Freeport is, and you might get a pause. A street? A corner where people gather? For years, the town hasn’t had a single, obvious center — but that also leaves room for opportunity.
This spring, DeFuniak Springs is striking a new chord with the launch of Faith Factor, a faith-based singing competition that promises more than applause. The grand prize? A $10,000 purse and a spotlight bright enough to change someone’s story.
