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.
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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.
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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.
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by Kerri Parker | Feb 1, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Imagine living in a time when you wanted to learn more about the world, but had limited means to do so. It’s difficult for many people to picture a time when information about any topic wasn’t available at our local library or online. “We’re so used to having easy access today, so it’s hard to explain,” says Dean DeBolt, retired archivist for the University of West Florida.
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by Kerri Parker | Feb 1, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
Working with local youths, offering classes for home-school children, as well as women’s self-defense classes, American Ronin Jiu-Jitsu in DeFuniak Springs has expanded its class lineup since it opened in 2023.
