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Walton County to host fixed price sale at landfill May 5

Walton County will be hosting a fixed price yard sale on Saturday, May 5th, from 7 – 10 am at the County Landfill located north of DeFuniak Springs off Highway 83 North. The fixed price sale may include furniture, computers, monitors, collectibles, antiques, beach equipment, sporting goods, tools and construction items and much more. This sale does not include vehicles. Items that will be sold at the yard sale include items that the county has surplussed that are no longer...

Walton County beach driving lottery begins on April 1

Each year, 150 Beach Driving Permits are issued through a random lottery process. Applications for the lottery will be available beginning April 1st and are accepted through May 10th of each year. Applications will not be accepted unless all eligibility requirements are met and all documentation is provided at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for the lottery draw. The following copies of documents must be submitted in the name of the applicant at the time...

Haz-mat collection day in north and south Walton March 3

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8 am to 2 pm. The collection will be held at two locations: • Walton County Fairgrounds – Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Pesticides • Used Oil • Stale Gasoline • Solvents • Fertilizers •...

Step into the past at the Washington County History Museum

Washington County in the northwest Florida panhandle has a long and interesting history. Established in 1825, the area was first settled by those seeking both economic and political freedoms in a rough frontier land of vast timber and mineral resources. Inland waterway transportation on the Choctawhatchee River brought about river settlements, which later were named Ebro, Caryville, and Vernon along Holmes Creek. Vernon, the geographical center of the county, derived its name from George Washington’s Virginia home, Mt. Vernon. The...

Hundreds honor hometown WWII hero in DeFuniak Springs

Hundreds of well wishers lined Circle Drive to honor World War II hero and DeFuniak Springs native, 1st Lt. Ewart Theodore Sconiers. A ceremony, parade and tree planting was held in his honor on Jan. 26, 2018. On January 24, 1944, Lt. Sconiers died while as a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was laid to rest in what was enemy soil at the time and buried in the “cemetery, section for POWs.” After seventy-four years to the day from...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 17

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting their annual Camellia Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is centered around the blooming of the camellias, and the natural beauty and history of the park. Enhanced by living history actors, flower presentations, as well as music by The Graytones, the Camellia Festival is an event not to be missed. The event, hosted by The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per...

Explore winter blooming camellias at Eden Gardens State Park

Winter in northwest Florida typically doesn’t offer a wealth of colorful landscapes to explore. However, one exception is the beautiful abundance of flowering camellias at Eden Gardens State Park. Naturally in bloom from October through March, there are more than 200 trees offering more than 40 different varieties to enjoy along the garden trails. With the nurturing of dedicated volunteers, the camellias are a thriving part of the park’s wonderful gardens. The history dates back to the previous landowner, Lois...