In DeFuniak Springs, the Life Enrichment Senior Center is offering something older adults need as much as any activity or fitness class: connection. Through friendship, purpose and an extraordinary network of support, LESC shows what aging well can look like when a community makes sure its older residents still have a place to belong.
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport, Florida, will open to the public every Friday, year-round, beginning September 4, 2026. Located within the 55,000-plus-acre Nokuse Plantation preserve, the Center will offer visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore native wildlife habitats, meet ambassador animals, hike trails, and participate in educational experiences.
Camp Girl Power is connecting girls across Walton County through four inspiring days of creativity, wellness, friendship, and confidence-building in DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, and Miramar Beach. Discover why this unique camp is making a difference one community at a time.
Every community has stories that deserve to be remembered. In this episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with award-winning playwright Nancy Hasty and producer and musical director Latilda Hughes-Neel to explore the heart behind Holding Our Own, this year’s original Grit & Grace Folklife production.
Some traditions are meant to be shared. This Independence Day, we’re bringing the fireworks over Lake DeFuniak to anyone who can’t be there in person, because every member of our community deserves to be part of the celebration.
Faith Factor in DeFuniak Springs has brought more than 280 performers down to a Top 5 finale at the historic Chautauqua Theater. This Main Street DeFuniak Springs initiative is energizing downtown while showing how small towns across America are using local events to revive historic districts and strengthen community life.
