by Kerri Parker | Jun 1, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Artist Sarah Page isn’t just painting walls—she’s helping define the visual soul of Walton County. Since setting down roots here, she’s been steadily transforming public spaces into places of beauty, memory, and meaning.
by Kerri Parker | Jun 1, 2025 | Communities, Walton & Beyond
This June, SOWAL House is turning up the volume on creative growth with the launch of its first Summer Jazz Workshop, a three-day immersive experience for young musicians led by local jazz artist Luke Pinegar.
by Kerri Parker | May 27, 2025 | Communities, Walton & Beyond
Last week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson laid it out clearly: despite the recent passage of House Bill 1622 by the Florida Legislature, nothing changes overnight for Walton County’s beachgoers.
by Kerri Parker | May 26, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
What if the most profound detour of your beach vacation… was a perfect circle? Not metaphorically. A literal, spring-fed, mathematically rare, perfectly round lake…hidden just off HWY 331.
by Kerri Parker | May 24, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Panhandle Wildlife Rescue (PWR) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new, full-scale wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital in Freeport, FL. PWR is a vital part
of the Florida Panhandle, providing life-saving care and rehabilitation to native wildlife species across 11 counties from Navarre to Tallahassee.
by Kerri Parker | May 18, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a picture-perfect lake meets small-town charm and a whole lotta fun… welcome to LakeFest 2025. This May 23rd and 24th, grab your crew, your paddleboard, your sense of adventure, and meet us at Chipley Park on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs, right on the edge of one of the world’s only perfectly round spring-fed lakes.