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History of SoWal and Walton County, Florida
June 12, 2026
Walton County was founded in 1824 and originally was comprised of more than 2,900 square miles including parts of Okaloosa, Washington, and Holmes counties.
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Beach Safety Info & Beach Rules From Visit South Walton
June 11, 2026
Everyone in our SoWal community wants locals and visitors to enjoy our beaches safely and to respect our wonderful natural areas.
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All About The Truman Show & Filming Locations In Seaside, Florida
June 5, 2026
If you walk down the pastel-colored, picture-perfect streets of Seaside , Florida, for the first time, you might get a strange sense of deja vu.
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Beach Tram Service Gets New Name: Walton County Beach Park and Ride
June 5, 2026
Walton County Tourism (WCT) rebranded the free Beach Tram program, along with its website and two county paid parking lots to make beach access information easier for visitors to find.
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“The Lake That Built a Town” Film Highlights DeFuniak Springs History & Heritage
June 4, 2026
The Lake That Built a Town is the first film in The DeFuniak Springs Story Series by local Kerri Parker of hwy331.com .
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1 In Walton County – Links & Info To Be Prepared
June 2, 2026
Living on the beautiful Northwest Florida coast comes with a familiar trade-off: our stunning South Walton beaches are paired with the annual reality of Atlantic hurricane season.
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The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program Kicks Off June 2
June 2, 2026
The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program returns this summer with more than 200 participants preparing to dive into a season of beach safety education, lifesaving skills, and hands-on surf rescue training along the Emerald Coast.
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Walton County Expands Beach Tram Service To State Parks
May 20, 2026
Walton County will expand the existing Beach Tram service connecting visitors to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park , beginning Friday, May 22.
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New At Grand Boulevard: Bands on the BLVD and Big BLVD Bash
May 18, 2026
Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach is making Grand Park the center of summer on the coast.
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Culinary Pioneer and Community Cornerstone: Chef Jim Shirley’s Mission of Generosity
May 18, 2026
While many know Chef Jim Shirley as one of the most successful business owners in South Walton, few truly know the quiet, humble heart behind the apron.
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Greenway Station 30A Farmers Market Debuts in Seagrove
May 17, 2026
The Greenway Station 30A Farmers Market is a new, open-air market adjacent to The Lodge 30A in Seagrove Beach, Florida.
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Walton County Provides Free Admission to SoWal State Parks Summer 2026
May 15, 2026
Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.