HWY 331 Communities
HWY 331 plays a crucial role in connecting our vibrant communities in Walton County, Florida.
DeFuniak Springs
DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is known for its historical significance and charming features. It’s home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and local businesses, often reflecting the town’s character and heritage. The downtown area is also notable for the presence of historic homes, many of which are well-preserved and add to the overall ambiance of the street. You can expect to find a mix of local businesses, cultural attractions, and architectural beauty throughout DeFuniak Springs.
Freeport
Freeport is known for its small-town charm and proximity to natural attractions. The city is surrounded by natural beauty, with three miles of bay front within the city limits alone. With nearby rivers, creeks, and forested areas, there are endless opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hunting and hiking. It’s a small town with a big heart that happens to be one of the fastest growing city in the state of Florida.
Walton & Beyond
The mighty HWY 331 bridge unites Walton County – north and south. Likewise, the HWY 331 website, newsletter, podcast and social channels bridge the gap between locals and visitors in Walton County. By sharing stories, we cultivate a strong sense of community as a whole. All stories we share can be found here.
A View Worth Protecting
A proposed transmission line project from Florida Power & Light that would have crossed Choctawhatchee Bay adjacent to the Clyde Wells Bridge has been tabled — at least for now.
And that didn’t happen by accident.
Finding the Heart of Freeport
Ask most residents where the heart of Freeport is, and you might get a pause. A street? A corner where people gather? For years, the town hasn’t had a single, obvious center — but that also leaves room for opportunity.
The Faith Factor
This spring, DeFuniak Springs is striking a new chord with the launch of Faith Factor, a faith-based singing competition that promises more than applause. The grand prize? A $10,000 purse and a spotlight bright enough to change someone’s story.
Celebrating Local Excellence in Walton County
In Walton County, commerce is more than transaction—it is texture. The cafés, contractors, hoteliers, retailers, and nonprofits that line our streets and anchor our neighborhoods collectively shape the rhythm and reputation of this place we call home.
A Century of Women Who Chose to Join
Over a hundred years ago, on a February Saturday in 1915, a group of women gathered at the request of the mayor of DeFuniak Springs. The town needed beautification. It needed sanitation. It needed leadership.
Where the Circle Widens
There are places where history doesn’t sit behind glass. It walks the sidewalk at dusk. It waits on shaded porches. It gathers—still—when given the right invitation.
Lake DeFuniak has always been one of those places.
Nearly perfectly round and improbably calm, the lake has long served as both compass and common ground for DeFuniak Springs. In the late nineteenth century, it drew educators, thinkers, musicians and families from across the country for the Florida Chautauqua—an ambitious experiment in lifelong learning that once placed this small Panhandle town at the center of a national cultural movement.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Earns National Recognition for Veteran Savings Efforts
Eglin Federal Credit Union was one of five credit unions nationwide to earn the Designation of Savings Excellence (DOSE) Award for its efforts during Veteran Saves Week 2025. The DOSE Award is an industry-respected annual honor that recognizes financial institutions that actively and effectively promote saving strategies during Veteran Saves Week, which took place Nov. 4–7, 2025.
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