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331 resurfacing project through DeFuniak Springs begins
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Commuters in Walton County may start to see some delays as they drive through DeFuniak Springs. Monday, the Florida Department of Transportation began their 331 resurfacing project. The $10.6 million project is set to go from south of Interstate 10 up to the intersection of Highway 90.
Walton County pushes issue of increasing short term rental fees to Aug. 27
FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) — A meeting in Walton County Monday was aimed to increase registration fees for short-term rental properties, but was left without a decision. Impacting South Walton more than other areas, the county looked to change the current short-term rental annual fee from $125 to $300 per unit. The new registration fee law […]
'History will judge him well': Okaloosa County reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced on social media that he would not run for re-election after pressure from other Democrats mounted following the first presidential debate in June. Following the announcement, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The Northwest Florida Daily News reached out to...
Freeport launches Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project celebrating port history with local art
Freeport, Florida – Launched in an exciting mix of local legacy and artistic expression, the City of Freeport, in association with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), has started the “Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project.” Several concrete anchor castings, created and decorated by local artisans, will be placed all across the city to highlight public areas and honor the rich port history.
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