Grayton Beach State Park offers free admission through September 7, giving visitors access to the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA)—a one-of-a-kind scuba dive site off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A closer look at how new development, expanding medical services, and local participation are reshaping what it means for businesses to succeed in North Walton.
Downtown DeFuniak Springs feels different lately. More businesses. More events. More energy. In this episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with Main Street DeFuniak Springs board member Bailey Rushing and Executive Director Jaden Broadway to explore revitalization, community building, Faith Factor, and the future of downtown.
Under new ownership, Best Pals Pet Resort in DeFuniak Springs has unveiled a stunning remodel, including a warm, welcoming reception area and new healthy treats for every guest. During the renovations, each team member wrote a Bible verse on the interior walls, a quiet reminder of the resort’s mission to nurture both pets and the people who care for them. Discover how this family-owned resort continues to set a new standard in dog care.
Childhood in Walton County is shaped in quiet but lasting ways through theater rehearsals, library programs, recreation fields and time spent outdoors. From the arts to nature and community involvement, local families are discovering that the experiences children grow up with today often become the foundation for confidence, connection and purpose later in life.
Fourteen students across Bay and Walton counties have been awarded 2026 “No Ordinary JOE” Scholarships from the St. Joe Community Foundation, marking another year of meaningful investment in local youth. With $379,000 awarded since the program began, the Foundation continues to back students who lead with service, resilience and community spirit.
