by Kerri Parker | Mar 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Some say the South is all sweet tea and front porch stories, but if you’ve read F. Diane Pickett’s work, you know better. Her novels don’t just whisper Southern history—they grab you by the collar and drag you through the grit, grace, and downright fight of strong-willed women who refuse to be tamed. Today, we sit down with the legendary storyteller, preservationist, and force of nature herself—Diane Pickett. Diane is a woman who doesn’t just tell history—she shapes it.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 2, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
The UWF Historic Trust and Defuniak Landmarks are thrilled to announce the inaugural Summit on the Circle, a weekend-long event celebrating history, connection, conversation and Southern hospitality on the banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 1, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Encompassing the neighborhoods of Freeport, Paxton, DeFuniak Springs and the crystal clear waters of Morrison Springs, Authentic Walton’s welcoming communities are filled with incredible historic treasures and pastoral landscapes in Walton County, Florida.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 26, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Gladys Milton was a beloved midwife who delivered approximately 3,000 babies. She established the Milton Memorial Birthing Center in Flowersview, the first of its kind in Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 19, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
In Walton County, few names are as synonymous with local broadcasting and community engagement as Art and Marty Dees. Their journey through the world of radio has not only chronicled the evolution of DeFuniak Springs but has also played an integral role in shaping its social fabric.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 18, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Walton & Beyond
Get ready to cast your lines and raise a glass—Stinky’s Fish Camp is bringing back the biggest fishing showdown in Walton County! The 15th Annual Stinky’s Pompano Tournament kicks off with an epic celebration on March 29, 2025, at Stinky’s Bait Shack, setting the stage for five weeks of friendly competition from March 30 to May 4, 2025.
