DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze

01/10/2025

Our Human Services partners at the Matrix COC, cold weather sheltering will be offered again this evening at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, starting at 5PM.

While funding is available, the Matrix COC can cover the cost of transportation to the shelter. Please connect with Candy at (850) 307-8100 to schedule!

The helpful hands, hearts, and dollars of our community are the backbone to this organization. If you're interested in learning more, getting involved, or donating to cold weather shelter operations in , please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3Is4Lyd

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

Walton County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting 1 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Walton County Courthouse. Among items on the agenda are: Citizen request by Karen Doyle for discussion on HB 6001 (the proposed HB 631 repeal bill)/the 2025 Florida Legislative Session; request by Walton County Administrator Stan Sunday for appointments to fill vacant seats on the Contractor's Competency Board, Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board, and Library Advisory Board; request by Walton County Code Compliance Director Tony Cornman to award proposal by Coastal Parasail for Managed Beach Vendor Program at all county beach accesses or, as an alternate, award individual Zones 1-4 as deemed appropriate by the Board; and first reading for the Blackstone Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment.
Link to the meeting agenda: https://walton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=6910
Link to live stream for meetings: https://walton.civicweb.net/Portal/Video.aspx

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

01/09/2025

PRESCRIBED BURN ALERT! 1/9/25

The Florida Park Service (FPS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), and Atlanta Botanical Garden are conducting a 163-acre prescribed burn on Thursday, January 9, in Deer Lake State Park.

The burn will lead to visible smoke and fire in the area. However, this situation is not an emergency and we ask you do not call 911 to report the prescribed burn. These agencies are working to mitigate the potential for a dangerous wildfire in our area through this prescribed fire program.

In the event you notice smoke or fire outside of the described region, please call 911 immediately.

As a reminder, SWFD does not regulate outdoor burning. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the FFS at 850-373-1801. Thank you for your understanding, stay safe!

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management

01/09/2025

PRESCRIBED BURN ALERT! 1/9/25 🔥

This is an additional prescribed burn alert for Thursday, January 9, as the Florida Park Service (FPS), is also conducting a 220-acre prescribed burn in the eastern portion of Point Washington State Forest.

The burn will lead to visible smoke and fire in the area. However, this situation is not an emergency and we ask you do not call 911 to report the prescribed burn. These agencies are working to mitigate the potential for a dangerous wildfire in our area through this prescribed fire program.

In the event you notice smoke or fire outside of the described region, please call 911 immediately.

As a reminder, SWFD does not regulate outdoor burning. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the FFS at 850-373-1801. Thank you for your understanding, stay safe!

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management

01/08/2025

https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3059

This Workshop meeting is scheduled to discuss various amendments, including Short Term Vacation Rental program, tree protection, and several clean-up and updating amendments to the Walton County Land Development Code.

01/08/2025

PRESCRIBED BURN ALERT! 1/8/25

The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is conducting a 207-acre prescribed burn on Wednesday, January 8, near S. County Highway 83 in Blue Mountain Beach starting at 9 a.m.

The burn will likely lead to visible smoke and fire in the Blue Mountain Beach area. However, this situation is not an emergency and we ask you do not call 911 to report the prescribed burn. FFS is working to mitigate the potential for a dangerous wildfire in our area through this prescribed fire program.

In the event you notice smoke or fire outside of the described region, please call 911 immediately.

As a reminder, SWFD does not regulate outdoor burning. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the FFS at 850-373-1801. Thank you for your understanding, stay safe!

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management

01/08/2025

01/07/2025

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

I-10 East just East of the 331 Interchange, traffic down to 1 lane following a signal vehicle rollover accident. Emergency crews on scene, expect delays.

Office of the City Marshal, DeFuniak Springs Police

01/07/2025

The Code Review and Land Use Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL. This meeting is open to the public.

The view the agenda, use the link below:
https://defuniakspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/191/files/agenda/224

To view Via Live Stream, Use the link below:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

01/07/2025

01/06/2025

❄️ A cold front is coming in! The Beach Operations team is prepping beach and bay facilities for the upcoming freeze. Here's what you need to know:

🚿 Outdoor rinse showers and unprotected water systems will be temporarily shut off.
🚻 Regional Beach Access bathrooms will remain open, with ongoing monitoring to address potential freeze issues.

Find more beach operations information here: https://ow.ly/HnnZ50UACme