Post Views: 2,282 BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH, Fla. — South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Advanced Life Support (ALS) units transported an approximately 60-year-old man in critical condition Thursday afternoon following a drowning incident in Blue Mountain Beach. The incident originated at 12:02 p.m. when beach patrons notified SWFD’s Tower 31 lifeguard that bystanders had pulled an […]
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Post Views: 703 Heartfelt Tribute to Late Friend: In a touching homage to his late friend, songwriter, Wes Herndon, has fulfilled a poignant promise by recording and releasing a remarkable tune that he and his friend, Ken Sloan, cowrote together before his Ken’s untimely passing. The tongue in cheek blues composition serves as an example […]
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Post Views: 833 Walton County continues to thrive as a top-tier travel destination and tourism economy, according to the Walton County Tourism Department’s recently released 2022 Tourism Update. “We were blessed with another strong year in 2022, which is a testament to the hard work that our accommodations, restaurant, and business partners put in throughout […]
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Post Views: 719 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — South Walton-area motorists who utilize a navigation app or system during their drive now receive advance-warning alerts from South Walton Fire District apparatus responding to emergencies. These Safety Cloud alerts aim to better protect motorists and first responders, as well as assist in improving emergency response times, […]
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Post Views: 717 RIP Medical Debt Collaborates with Panhandle Resident Ryan “Jume” Jumonville to Spread Love RIP Medical Debt and Ryan “Jume” Jumonville, announced a new agreement today that will eliminate $100,000,000 of patient medical debt for Floridians. Beginning in May, the lucky Sunshine State residents benefiting from this gift will be receiving letters notifying […]
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Post Views: 1,020 Blue Lupine is a public beach access located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and it has been the center of a dispute between local residents and property owners. The controversy revolves around the access point, which provides public entry to the beach. Property owners in the area claim that the access point […]
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Post Views: 1,039 Pink meanie jellyfish (Drymonema larsoni) are a unique species of jellyfish that have been observed in the Gulf of Mexico since 2000. With a bell diameter of up to 60 cm and a distinctive pink color, they are hard to miss. While they are not considered to be highly venomous, their short […]
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Post Views: 881 Santa Rosa Beach FL – March 1983 marks the humble beginning of Footprints Gifts. A transformed gas station was reimagined into an apartment complex and then eventually converted into a retail store by Janet Reeves for the “Footprints Gift Shop.” This Miramar Beach “Mom and Pop” gift store is a genuine success […]
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Post Views: 922 Spring break is a popular time for college students to flock to the beaches of Panama City Beach in Florida. However, in an effort to prevent excessive partying and potential dangers associated with alcohol consumption, an alcohol ban is in place during certain dates. The alcohol ban typically runs from the first […]
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Post Views: 751 30 Years After Giving Up SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA: March 21, 2023 – After taking a 30-year hiatus from the music industry to pursue a “normal” career, Wes Herndon is back and ready to give a career in music another attempt. At 52 years old, Wes Herndon is not your typical musician. […]
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Post Views: 818 A stirring new portrait of Country music, Will Thompson’s parodical new single “Checklist” is truly the refreshing dose the genre needs A beloved and soulful genre, Country music has long been known for its relatable lyrics and catchy tunes. However, the Country music world has also been long criticized for being formulaic […]
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Post Views: 706 Step One Automotive Group, in partnership with United Way, will give a family in need the gift of mobility with the 2023 Driving Opportunity program. On March 31st, 2023, Step One Automotive Group will announce the winning family on Facebook Live. Step One Automotive Group, a community-involved organization, recognizes the importance of […]
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Post Views: 715 The Walton County Tourism Department is pleased to announce Bradley Copeland as the 2023 Walton County Artist of the Year. She accepted the award during the annual Perfect in Walton County Awards held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. The Walton County Tourism Department is pleased to announce Bradley […]
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Post Views: 1,068 Release Date: January 25, 2023 WALTON COUNTY, FL – National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee conducted preliminary damage assessments in the affected areas of south Walton County, where they confirmed Sunday’s severe weather system as an EF 2 tornado with maximum wind speeds of approximately 115 MPH. According to NWS, the tornado touched […]
Read morePost Views: 848 Want to swim with Dolphins ? Tour Crab Island Tours on the Runner Crab Island is a popular tourist destination located in Destin, Florida. It is a small island in the middle of the Choctawhatchee Bay that is known for its crystal-clear water and lively atmosphere. The island is accessible only by […]
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Post Views: 873 On December 2, the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) unveiled the county photos featured in their 2022 – 2023 annual calendar: Keep Calm & Love Water. Walton County was selected as February 2023. “With water being Florida’s most abundant resource, it was only natural to showcase our waterways in the calendar’s theme,” […]
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Post Views: 886 2022 will soon be signed, sealed, and delivered – and Pescado is ready to celebrate! Pescado (upstairs) will be offering two options for reservations this New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2022 – an Early Bird Reservation Time for $250.0 + 7% Tax and 23% Gratuity AND a Late Night Reservation Time […]
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Post Views: 1,315 Enjoy a memorable family Holiday experience at LuLu’s in Destin for their 7th Annual Billy Claus free event on Sunday, December 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Who is Billy Claus? He is Santa’s warm weather-loving brother who lives in the Caribbean, but comes this way every year to help Santa during […]
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Post Views: 1,103 A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Christmas Cabaret at the Boulevard The Christmas Season has arrived and Emerald Coast Theatre Company is offering three fantastic shows to get you in the spirit! First up, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage. By Charles M. Schulz, adapted by Eric […]
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Post Views: 962 Grace Pizza and Shakes will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 29 at their newest restaurant, located in the old Pickle Factory at 38 Clayton Lane in Grayton Beach. Founded in 2021 by Adrian Hembree and Vincent Nandlal in Alvin, Texas, Grace is the story of their mission and values […]
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Post Views: 837 Education Theatre Programming Performances Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s High School theatre program presents The Edgar Allan Poe Afterlife Radio Show on Friday, October 28th, 7:30 pm and Saturday, October 29th, 2:30 pm. A tap at a chamber door and the beat of a hideous heart evoke the very best and creepiest of […]
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Post Views: 666 Luxe Life Discovered and 30A Media will produce, develop and distribute the prestigious lifestyle content 30A Media and the 30ATV Network has distribution in television operating systems via Streaming TV platforms such as Hisense, Toshiba lG alongside Roku, Fire TV, Android and Apple. “This is an exciting expansion for Luxe Life Discovered, […]
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Post Views: 615 Please join two-time, James Beard award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson at Ovide THIS FRIDAY for a special dinner benefiting the Emerald Coast Autism Center. Use promo code HUGH22 for $200 off each ticket ! Chef Hugh Acheson will be at Hotel Effie for a night to remember serving a multi-course exclusive menu with […]
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Post Views: 769 Commissioner Michael Barker completes educational program to better serve the community ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Commissioner Michael Barker was presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level I (ACC I) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and […]
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Post Views: 563 WALTON COUNTY, FL – JULY 5, 2022 – Last week, the Board of County Commissioners became aware of an audit completed by the Clerk of Court and released to the general public on July 1, 2022. That audit covers purchasing cards (“P-Cards”), travel vouchers, and use of county vehicles, and focused solely […]
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Post Views: 613 “The Great War Through a Doughboy’s Eyes” by Gregory S. Valloch MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.– “The Great War Through a Doughboy’s Eyes” was released on March 23, 2022 and chronicles the service of Corporal Howard P. Claypoole, told through the lens of his grandson and Miramar Beach local, Gregory S. Valloch. Corporal Howard […]
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Post Views: 698 Walton County is seeking public input as it begins the creation of a new strategic plan. The result of the strategic planning will help guide the direction of County efforts based on strategic priority areas established by the Board of County Commissioners through two public workshops in May 2022. Walton County residents […]
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Post Views: 733 10 Reasons to Celebrate the 2022-2023 SEASON Six Main Stage Productions, Three Theatre for Young & Very Young Audiences Productions, One 10 Year Celebration and More to Come Miramar Beach, Fla. With its 10th anniversary season Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents six professional main stage productions, three Theatre for Young (and […]
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Post Views: 707 In this role, English will lead OK2Charge’s global sales, marketing, customer experience and strategic partnership efforts. SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, USA, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — OK2Charge, LLC, the software and technology platform for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and software services designed for residential, commercial, and vacation rental properties, today announced […]
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Post Views: 851 K-12 Architecture Makes the Grade in People’s Choice Competition TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lourdes Solera, FAIA, 2022 president of AIA Florida, the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, chose the theme Empower and Elevate for her leadership year, and there are few things that empower and elevate […]
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Post Views: 738 Destin Commons Announces 11th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ, Music, and an Independence Day Firework Extravaganza DESTIN, FLA – Smoke on the Coast is back at Destin Commons. The 11th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ & Fireworks Festival, benefitting Coins for a Cause, is making a return on Sunday, July […]
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Post Views: 626 Panama City Beach’s newest gated community, Laguna Haven, is hosting its Grand Opening and Social on June 15, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. The public and press are invited to attend as well as all members of the real estate community. This pet-friendly development is tucked away in Laguna Beach on the city’s […]
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Post Views: 610 Carl Dismukes, owner of Panama City Beach based Coastal Stagedesigns, is pleased to announce their official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on June 15 at 4:15 p.m. at the Laguna Haven Community. Laguna Haven will also be celebrating its grand opening […]
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Post Views: 729 May 17, 2022 – Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. 30A Distilling Co celebrates its brand launch and tasting room Grand Opening at 605 North County Highway 393, Building 15-B, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 on Saturday, May 28th. The 30A Distilling Co Grand Opening Party is free to the public and runs from […]
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Post Views: 779 VERO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Assisted Living Community and Best Memory Care Community. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has […]
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Post Views: 924 The partnership will allow 30A Media to reach a wider audience of up to 50 million US homes. SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, USA, May 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — 30A Media, a leading broadcaster of hyperlocal TV and video programming has signed an agreement with Castify.ai, an omnichannel content distribution platform that allows […]
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Post Views: 752 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. 30A Distilling Co announces the launch of its new distillery located at 605 North County Highway 393, Building 15-B, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The tasting room is open to the public beginning April 30th, 2022 Thursdays – Fridays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Saturdays – Sundays 3:30 […]
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Post Views: 831 The Walton County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce Rachel Jenkins as the county’s new Public Information Officer. Jenkins, who is originally from DeFuniak Springs, is no stranger to Walton County, having served as the Planning Office Manager and Planning Coordinator in the Planning Department for the previous 6 years. […]
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Post Views: 655 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – A single engine 4-passenger Cirrus plane got caught in the cross winds while taking off on the main runway at the DeFuniak Municipal Airport this morning. The high winds clipped the plane on its right side causing it to land in a grassy area a few feet from […]
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Post Views: 622 BUFORD, GA / ACCESSWIRE / March 24, 2022 / Masterbeat Corporation (OTC PINK:MSTO), a company specializing in hard, tangible asset acquisitions with an intense focus on real estate, collectible classic automobiles, and other tangible assets, is pleased to announce it has purchased its 5th parcel of land, in a high-end area of […]
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Post Views: 823 Just in time for the 2022 season, Chef Jim Shirley opened two new establishments in Seaside, FL – The Great Southern Cafe’s Chicken Shack and C-Bar (Container Bar). Both are located between Sundog Books and The Great Southern Cafe and share a communal courtyard for dining and relaxing. Chef Jim Shirley has […]
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Post Views: 752 100% of Funds to Benefit Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School On a sunny and brisk Sunday, February 20th, 2022, 3,200 runners from the local area and 40 states took their places at the start line in the New Urbanism town of Seaside, FL to participate in the 20th running […]
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Post Views: 757 Miramar Beach, FL— Donna Johns, a South Walton Mosquito Board Commissioner, has officially filed her candidacy for Walton County Board of County Commissioner in District 4. Donna has been a Miramar Beach resident for 20 years. She retired honorably from the United States Air Force, and subsequently retired from a second career […]
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Post Views: 748 30A Media (30ATV) is excited to announce the signing of agreements with VIDAA Smart TV (vidaa.com)operating system to include 30A TV live broadcast channels in their manufactured Hisense, Toshiba, and other Smart TV’s. Vidaa, based in Atlanta, aggregates quality content for viewers, who can search via remote or by using voice search. […]
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Post Views: 1,167 A special meeting between the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Council members from the cities of DeFuniak Springs, Freeport and Paxton to discuss the feasibility and value of a one-cent discretionary sales tax for transportation infrastructure was held Tuesday evening at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center. Many in attendance referred […]
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Post Views: 627 Expanded 2022 Season Includes 16 Engaging Educational Theatre Programs for Kids from Tots to Teens Ready for a dramatic summer? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces the 2022 Summer on Stage theater education programs. “Our goal at ECTC is to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students to come together […]
Read morePost Views: 755 On February 19th, 2022, The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of the Florida State University College of Business honored the owners of two local companies Mike and Crissie Anderson at a 2022 Seminole 100 award ceremony. Every year companies led and owned by FSU Alumni are selected and ranked among […]
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Post Views: 1,004 Do you consider yourself a thrill seeker? Do you want to do something a little bit different to make the most of your Florida vacation? If so, then this is the charter for you! Get out on the water for this Destin area Shark Fishing Adventure and choose from half to a […]
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Post Views: 622 The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and Electric Cart Company, LLC announce a joint venture to bring golf cart and low speed vehicle (“LSV”) sales to two of St. Joe’s lifestyle shopping centers. Plans call for a sales and service location at Watersound® West Bay Center adjacent to the Latitude […]
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Post Views: 603 On Monday, January 10th, Panama City Rescue Mission is hosting a FREE Community Luncheon from 10:30am-2:30pm at their Gateway Shelter for Men location, 609 Allen Ave. Lunch will be served by Mission BBQ on their National Day of Service. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility to see the current […]
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