DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze

DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze Walton County's Oldest Business since 1888. Covering the Walton County area and providing in-depth local reporting for readers and residents.

The DeFuniak Herald/The Beach Breeze
P.O. Box 1546 or 740 Baldwin Avenue
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-892-3232 / 892-7991
FAX: 850-892-2270
EMAIL: [email protected]
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06/17/2026

Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., or soon thereafter.

The meeting will take place at the South Walton Annex, located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss Walton Countyโ€™s 2027-2032 Strategic Plan.

Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to the meetings upon request. Please call (850) 892-8110 to make a request. For hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time to provide the requested services.

06/17/2026
06/17/2026
06/17/2026

โœˆ๏ธ YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED โœˆ๏ธ

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone for aviation and economic development in our community!

๐ŸŽ‰ Runway 9/27 Extension & Widening Groundbreaking
๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Ennis Field Dedication

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, July 1, 2026
๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ DeFuniak Springs Airport (54J)
183 Gene Hurley Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

This special event will mark the beginning of the Runway 9/27 Extension & Widening Project and honor the legacy of Mr. Henry Ennis through the dedication of Ennis Field.

Join local leaders, community members, aviation partners, and supporters as we celebrate progress, partnership, and continued investment in the future of DeFuniak Springs.

Together, we're building today and soaring tomorrow. โœˆ๏ธ

We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you!


06/17/2026
06/17/2026

๐ŸšจEmergency Alert๐Ÿšจ

A Motor Vehicle ๐Ÿš— Accident has been reported at the intersection of Hwy 331 South and Businesses Park Road at Loweโ€™s with multi vehicle blockages. Please be patient and use caution โš ๏ธ driving in the area.

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

From Florida Department of Transportation:

Okaloosa and Walton Counties Traffic Advisory

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Okaloosa County:

Brooks Bridge Replacement Project โ€“ Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98, from Ferry Road to Pier Road, and on Santa Rosa Boulevard, from east of Amberjack Drive to Ross Marler Park, Sunday, June 14 through Thursday, June 18 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for construction activities.
State Road (S.R.) 85 Resurfacing Project from U.S. 98 to Richbourg Avenue โ€“ Drivers will encounter the following construction-related impacts, Sunday, June 14 through Thursday, June 18 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:
Intermittent northbound outside (right) lane closures on S.R. 85 between Yacht Club Drive NE and the bridge at Cinco Bayou. Crews will be installing drainage structures. As part of this work, the entrance to Laguna Landing Condominiums will be temporarily closed. Residents will access S.R. 85 via Yacht Club Drive NE. Signage will be in place to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
Pedestrians will encounter intermittent sidewalk closures, between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue, as crews work to install new pedestrian signals along S.R. 85.
Intermittent and alternating lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Richbourg Avenue, for paving operations.
U.S. 98 Resurfacing from Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road โ€“ Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
Shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on U.S. 98 on Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility relocation and median improvements.
S.R. 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) Resurfacing from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge โ€“ Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 98 from Paraiso Boulevard to Regions Way, and S.R. 293 (Danny Wuerffel Way) from U.S. 98 to the Mid-Bay Bridge, Sunday, June 14 through Thursday, June 18, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for milling and paving operations.
Interstate 10 Resurfacing from east of Shoal River Bridge to west of S.R. 285 โ€“ Drivers will encounter nighttime alternating lane closures both eastbound and westbound between mile markers 64 and 67, Sunday June 14, through Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. for paving operations.


Walton County:

Western Lake Bridge Replacement Project โ€“ Drivers may encounter temporary County Road 30A traffic stoppages near Western Lake Bridge, Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for pile driving operations and other construction activities. During stoppages, delays are expected to last less than 15 minutes and intermittent flagging will be in place to guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work zone.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

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