DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze

04/06/2025

Future land use recommendations from the Plan for Walton 2040 DPZ team.

04/04/2025

Walton County Board of County Commissioner (BCC) meeting 1 p.m. on April 8 at Walton County Courthouse. Among items on the agenda are an update regarding the 2025 concession services agreement with Coastal Parasail, Inc., for managed beach equipment rentals at selected Walton County beach accesses. a $24,000 task order for a countywide vulnerability assessment model (for a study to address impacts of flooding and sea level rise and projects for adaptation and mitigation), a lease contract for golf carts for rental to golfers at Eagle Springs Golf & Recreational Center, and an update on Section 8 housing.

Items to be brought up by individual commissioners include: Commissioner Curry - Eagle Springs Golf & Recreation Center 2024 to 2025 comparison/possible motion for similar exercise for food and beverage at the recreation center, TDC/Tourism Department discussion with possible motions, and discussion and possible motion regarding Section 125.74 Florida Statutes/county department head confirmation process; Commissioner Glidewell - Discussion and direction on new solid waste collection and disposal contract; Commissioner Anderson - Discussion of site selection and request to direct staff to move forward with preliminary design and cost estimate for a community/senior center to be located at the South Walton Annex Complex; and BCC Chair Johns - Request for information and direction on filling BCC-approved vacancies.

Link to the meeting agenda: https://walton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=6953

Link to live stream for meetings:
https://walton.civicweb.net/Portal/Video.aspx

04/04/2025

The Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFununiak Springs, FL, 32435.
This meeting is open to the public.

04/04/2025

The last two days have been unfathomable. Our agency is broken. In our immense grief, our community, our state, our country has poured into us.

As we navigate this difficult time, we know you want to support Will’s family and loved ones. For that, we are so thankful.

For those who wish to make monetary donations, you may send a check made out to Walton County Sheriff’s Office to 10 Sheriff Circle DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433 with a note for Deputy William May’s family.

You may also donate to Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association through their Lend a Hand program at https://fldeputysheriffs.org/lend-a-hand-fund/.

For all other donations, our agency has set up an email at [email protected] where we can answer questions and coordinate efforts.

Thank you for your support and patience. You have shown us so much love and we are immeasurably grateful.

04/03/2025

Walton Co. - The week of Sunday, April 6, the inside US 331 NB left-turn lane to access US 90 WB will be temporarily closed. One US 331 NB left-turn lane and one right-turn lane to access US 90 will remain open. The new temporary configuration is anticipated to remain in place for 4-6 weeks while crews work in the median construction zone.
Click link for more information:
https://nwflroads.com/TrafficAdvisories

04/03/2025

The Canvassing Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. 32435. This meeting is open to the public.

To view the agenda, please use the link below:
https://defuniakspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/320/files/agenda/35

04/03/2025

Camp Creek Lake Canoe and Kayak Launch Celebrates Grand Opening! 🛶

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners, alongside the Walton County Beach Operations and Tourism department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Camp Creek Lake Canoe and Kayak Launch at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, at 121 Camp Creek Road S., Inlet Beach. This event is open to the public, providing residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to view a new public access point designed to enhance recreational opportunities and environmental appreciation along the scenic coastal dune lake.

Featuring an ADA-accessible pier with a dedicated canoe and kayak launch, the site provides opportunities for individuals of all abilities to enjoy the unique coastal dune lake ecosystem. The park also includes convenient bicycle parking, carefully landscaped grounds, and advanced stormwater management systems.

This project represents a significant investment in local recreation and community access, offering residents and visitors a chance to connect with Walton County's rare and beautiful natural environments. Representatives from the Tourism department, Beach Operations and BOCC will be present to commemorate the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming the public to explore and enjoy this new community resource.

This project was built and will be maintained using the Tourist Development Tax, a 5-percent tax collected on short-term rentals in south Walton County.

For more information on this and other Beach Operations' projects, visit waltoncountyfltourism.com/projects

04/03/2025

For those who wish to pay their respects to Deputy William May, his patrol car has been parked in front of our offices located at 10 Sheriff Circle DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.

We ask members of the public to please use Quinn McMillian Way to access the north administration campus. Thank you for your support and love.

04/03/2025

04/02/2025

The City Beautification and Tree Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 3025, at 5:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32435. This meeting is open to the public.

To view the agenda, use the lin below:
https://defuniakspringsfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/320/files/agenda/359

04/02/2025

04/02/2025

WCSO WORKING ACTIVE INCIDENT AT DOLLAR GENERAL AT LANCELOT ROAD IN MOSSY HEAD

Walton County Sheriff’s Office is working an active incident at Dollar General on Highway 90 in Mossy Head.

Highway 90 is shut down at this time in both directions. Please use alternate routes. Highway 90 will be shut down for an extended period of time.

04/02/2025

04/02/2025

Planning Commission Public Workshop - Monster Houses Discussion
April 2, 2025, 4:00 PM
@
Freeport Board Room

04/01/2025

Polls close at 7:00pm. Election Results will be linked at VoteWalton.gov, or you can use the links listed below:

- Overall District Results:
https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/FederalOffices/USRepresentative

- Walton County Results:
http://enr.electionsfl.org/WAL/Summary/3802

- Walton County Voter Turnout Statistics:
https://tqv.vrswebapps.com/?state=FL&county=WAL

04/01/2025

The Board of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., will meet at 10:30 a.m., CT on Wednesday, April 23,
2025. The meeting will be held in the Walton County Commission Chambers, South Walton
County Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.
The agenda will be posted at www.myfloridatriumph.com prior to the meeting.
Any person who wishes to appeal a decision by Triumph Gulf Coast or the board with respect to
any matter considered at the meeting must have a record of the proceedings. He or she may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
For more information, contact Triumph Gulf Coast at 850-387-9405. Any person who requires
special accommodations because of physical impairment or disability should contact Triumph
Gulf Coast at 850-387-9405 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

We oversee the expenditure of funds recovered by the Florida attorney general for economic damages that resulted from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

04/01/2025