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.
Looking for Spanish classes for homeschool kids in Walton County? Hablamos Español brings a fun mobile Spanish immersion program to your homeschool group.
Freeport High School’s new head football coach and athletic director, Bobby Johns, discusses leadership, culture, community service, and his vision for Bulldogs athletics.
A simple idea from Walton County Beach Steward Bobby Watkins is turning forgotten beach toys into unexpected treasures for families at Inlet Beach. Discover the story behind Bobby Buckets, a community effort bringing smiles to children while reducing beach waste.
Chef Todd Misener, owner of Iron & Grape Italian Kitchen in DeFuniak Springs, shares his journey from graduating with honors from the Culinary Institute of America to training under Certified Master Chef Jack Shoop and opening one of Walton County’s most talked-about scratch kitchens. In this HWY 331 Podcast episode, we explore handmade pasta, Italian cuisine, mentorship, restaurant leadership, wine dinners, and the vision behind Iron & Grape.
