A slow brunch table. Dolphins rising through emerald water. Music drifting beneath string lights. Mother’s Day in Walton County does not need to be overplanned to be meaningful. Sometimes the best gift is simply time together.
A free weekly Sunday tradition in Freeport, Sunday Sessions at Alaqua Animal Refuge blends live music, open trails, and the peaceful presence of rescued animals. Held inside the Alaqua Arena, it is a relaxed afternoon gathering just off Highway 331 where nature, community, and music come together in a meaningful setting.
Experience an evening of film and history in Freeport, FL with a benefit screening of The Flight of Jackie Cochran, featuring a live Q&A and fundraiser supporting the Wings of Courage Tour.
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.
