Local and State News

January 25, 2018 In October of 2017, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Connected Nation to conduct a broadband feasibility study in Walton County. This study will help to determine Walton County’s current internet infrastructure, and possible solutions to ensure that all citizens have access sufficient internet speeds, help promote economic development, and attract those ...

January 24, 2018 Several changes to the management of cobia in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico will go into effect Feb. 1. These changes were approved at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting in December. These changes will further promote sustainable management of this fishery and were developed in coordination with anglers who were concerned ...

January 24, 2018 Escambia County County Officer Pettey checked a pair of fishermen at Quintette Boat Ramp. He discovered that they were in possession of 120 panfish, 20 over their allowable daily bag limit. A notice to appear citation was issued for the violation. Okaloosa County County Officer Pifer was on land patrol responding to River’s Edge Boat Ramp in ...

January 24, 2018 Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to FLORIDA! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region THIS WINTER! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in ...

January 24, 2018 Chipley, FL – North and southbound traffic from south of Healthmark Regional Medical Center to north of Coy Burgess Loop South in Walton County will be shifted to the recently completed northbound lanes around 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28.  In addition, the new driveway constructed at the Healthmark Regional Medical Center will open to traffic.  Similar traffic pattern changes ...

January 24, 2018 As commercial fishermen and women begin to purchase their spiny lobster trap tags, this is a reminder that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has waived the $1 per trap spiny lobster trap tag fee for the 2018-2019 season. This waiver was approved at the December 2017 Commission meeting as an action in response to ...

January 23, 2018 Have you ever gone fishing at the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier? If so, Alabama State Parks wants to hear from you. In an effort to continually provide quality outdoor experiences, Alabama State Parks is launching an online survey to learn more about the experiences of anglers who utilize the pier. Everyone from avid fishermen ...

January 23, 2018 DeFuniak Springs, FL – CHELCO will award three one-time scholarships of $1,000 in April. The scholarship is designed to help members or their dependents with college expenses. Applicants must be a CHELCO member, spouse or dependent of a member and must live on CHELCO lines. Applications are available now, and the application deadline is Feb. 15, 2018. The ...

January 23, 2018 DeFuniak Springs, FL – Have you ever wanted to know what goes into making a reality show on Paranormal Investigations? The 2018 Florida Chautauqua Association Keynote will feature Brad and Barry Klinge of “Ghost Lab” on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 9AM at Walton High School in DeFuniak Springs. They will discuss what goes into making a ...

January 22, 2018 DeFuniak Springs, Fla — A Walton County inmate was severely burned Thursday while trying to start a piece of equipment. At around 8am Thursday morning, Jason Brase, 22, an inmate assigned to a county work crew received 3rd degree burns while assisting his work supervisor with a piece of equipment off Engles Road in DeFuniak Springs. As ...