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Eastbound I-10 lanes at mile marker 29 reopened after a two-hour closure due to an accident in Santa Rosa County—critical alert for Santa Rosa Beach commuters on this major highway.
Vital school aid for homeless kids in our area:
Deadly reminder of I-10 risks in Okaloosa County: Two killed in single-vehicle crash May 12.
Urgent alert for 32579 families: Florida's reading scores dropped most among 35 states from 2022-2025, with students half a grade behind 2022...
Great news for Panhandle families—the Missing Child Alert for 2-month-old Noah Chester and 17-year-old Haylee Chester, last seen near Crawfordville on...
Prime opportunity for Santa Rosa Beach area students: Okaloosa County high schools launch Space Florida Academy this year, focusing on aerospace...
Santa Rosa Beach residents, the Annual Final County Budget is now online—a comprehensive, user-friendly resource for an insightful overview of fiscal...
Local leaders addressed the affordable housing crisis amid Walton County's rapid growth – third fastest in Florida – at the 2026 Housing Summit in...
Key safety win for Panhandle communities: Federal grand jury indicts 14 individuals for illegal reentry after deportations, including cases in Santa...
Top safe swims for 30A families:
Family-friendly summer kickoff at Courthouse Square:
Power outage in Santa Rosa Beach causing disruptions to traffic, schools, Walton officials, and more this Tuesday morning. Safety first: Treat intersections as all-way stops and check school status.
Kick off the weekend with safe, all-ages fun in Escambia/Santa Rosa:
Walton Sheriff's VICE/Narcotics Unit delivers neighborhood relief by busting a long-reported nuisance home:
Deadly reminder of SR87 dangers: Kentucky man killed, two women critical after head-on collision near Smith Wixon Lane.
Key progress in county's affordable housing push:
OCSO's swift response stopped a roadside fight from worsening on Hwy 98 near Airport Road around midnight:
Short Term Rental Compliance Hearings scheduled for today, May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM – available via YouTube. Key local government update on rental rules for neighborhood order.