by Kerri Parker | Dec 18, 2023 | Businesses, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Unity among businesses can yield positive results to everyone’s bottom line. With that goal in mind, the Freeport Merchants Association (FMA) was formed. Bill Blanken, president of FMA, has grown the association from below 50 in the summer of 2023 to 140 members today, and it’s growing continually.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 13, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
After analyzing all the counties in the State, Walton ranks second in school grade components with 75 percentage points.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 3, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Hughes will represent all Florida superintendents at the AASA’s 2024 National Education Conference February 15-17, 2024, in San Diego, CA, where Hughes will be recognized and honored for his public education service in Florida.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 1, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Walton County commissioners unanimously voted to invest $400,000 in local film project, “The Paper Bear,” as a testament to the vision and dedication shared by the county and the production team.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 30, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
The Blue Christmas, A Night with Ron Adams event, initially scheduled for December 1, 2023 at Alaqua Animal Refuge, is postponed to Tuesday, December 12, 2023 due to unforeseen and inclement weather conditions.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 20, 2023 | Communities, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Freeport teenager LaRae Smith has a community service initiative that provides safe and simple Christmas gifts for such children in need. Through Comfort at Christmas, LaRae collects new pajamas, slippers and blankets for children in Florida’s foster and kinship care system.