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Construction to begin on roadway in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, April 29, crews will begin conducting a roadway resurfacing project on CR 83. According to Walton County officials, drivers should expect anticipated lane closures on CR 83 from CR 30A going northbound to Hwy 98 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. The duration of this […]
Massive 888-pound bluefin tuna caught off Destin, Florida
It took a dock effort to get the monster bluefin tuna caught on board the Flat Dangerous out the tuna door, under the dock and onto the scale behind Boshamps Oyster and Seafood Restaurant Wednesday night. Local captains and mates joined in to help push and drag the fish through...
Watersound welcomes retirees to new resort-style independent living community
Watersound Fountains, a new 148-apartment resort-style independent living community, has officially opened its doors to residents in Inlet Beach. The community, developed through a joint venture between The St. Joe’s Company, Watermark Retirement Communities, and BRW Origins, is the first free-standing independent living community in Watersound. Located near the...
South Walton County Mosquito Control District breaks ground on $8M facility
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The people who protect South Walton County residents from mosquitoes are getting an upgrade. After 58 years, the South Walton County Mosquito Control District (SWCMCD) is getting an expansion. A groundbreaking off Highway 393 Thursday marked the start of a new headquarters for the SWCMCD. Director Darrin Dunwald […]
Food trucks can apply to operate in some Walton County parks
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County is opening bids to allow food trucks at certain parks. County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to open a request for proposal (RFP) on potential food truck vendors. The vendors will be vetted and selected to open up shop at Legion Park and Paradise Park in South Walton […]
Firefighters extinguished flames in a DeFuniak Springs home
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday morning, firefighters knocked down flames that broke out in a DeFuniak Springs residence. At about 5:30 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) communications center said they received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Highway 83. The caller stated the flames were coming from a single-story […]
Sister Arnold Dominated at Liberty and is Now Dominating at Northwest Florida
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Northwest Florida stellar freshman Sister Arnold is dominating at the JUCO level. Arnold, the former Liberty Bulldog, won state with the Bulldogs last, and then took that winning trend over to Niceville. She took her dominance at the plate with her as well,. This year,...
South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival
With more than 600 quality wines and spirits to taste over four days, this annual award-winning charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals. For more on this year’s festival slate, and to buy tickets, visit Sowalwine.com. A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs and mixologists converge in South Walton, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine during the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival held each April throughout Grand Boulevard. Make your plans to join us now and be prepared to sip more than 600 wines presented by knowledgeable wine industry insiders, savor delectable small bites from our Nosh Pavilions, led by the best restaurants South Walton has to offer, and stroll the beautiful boulevard.
Fort Walton Beach selects contractor for Phase II of The Landing redevelopment
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Fort Walton Beach City Council on Tuesday selected GLC Contracting Inc. to proceed with Phase II of The Landing improvement project, slated to cost $2.45 million. Here is what we know. What is Phase II?. Phase I of The Landing renovation included a new...
Kelvin Wells Appointed Judge at the Walton County Court; Jonathan Ramsey Appointed Judge at the Alachua County Court
Monday April 22, 2024: Governor DeSantis has made the following two judicial appointments:. Kelvin Wells, of DeFuniak Springs, to serve as Judge on the Walton County Court - Wells has served as a Circuit Judge for the First Judicial Circuit since 2004. Previously, he served as a County Court Judge for Okaloosa County. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and his juris doctor from the University of Mississippi. Wells fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Green.
MKAF provides Zot Artz to nearly 400 students with special needs and abilities
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) made creating art its mission for nearly 400 local students recently. The week of April 8, artist/inventor Dwayne Szot, founder of Zot Artz, returned as an art partner with Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s ArtsReach residency program. Szot led two full-day hands-on creative residencies for...
Walton County looks to purchase South Walton Boys & Girls Club, what’s next?
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Many residents in South Walton County want more youth sporting fields and recreation locations. Recent interest in buying the South Walton Boys & Girls Club property in Santa Rosa Beach could be the answer. The non-profit confirmed to News 13 that they had no plans to list […]
6th Annual International Festival in Fort Walton Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Take a trip around the world, right here in the panhandle. Tuesday, on Newschannel 7 at 4, David Triana, the president of the Conexión Media Group, stopped by to give us all the details about the 6th Annual International Festival in Fort Walton Beach.
Seasonal flights to Florida starting soon at Shreveport Regional Airport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Summer is approaching, and beginning at the end of May, nonstop flights to Destin and Orlando, Florida, will begin at the Shreveport Airport. According to the airport’s business and development manager, Mark Crawford, May, June, July, and August are their busiest four months due to the seasonal flights.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV in Fort Walton Beach
A motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV at the intersection of Beal Parkway and Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach on April 20th, 2024, according to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department. Justin Harcum, a resident of Niceville, was riding his grey Honda motorcycle northbound on Beal Parkway when...
Walton County fire truck involved in crash on U.S. 90
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A little after 11:30 p.m. last night a Walton County fire truck was involved in a crash with another vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 90 and County Road 1087. The fire truck was heading east on U.S. 90 and approaching the intersection of County Road 1087 with its lights […]
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