Florida

From the beaches to the coastal dune lakes to the state forests, South Walton has a lot of natural beauty that attracts tourists and locals alike.

Due to the threat of severe weather, The Florida Department of Health in Jackson County has rescheduled Thursday’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic to Friday, February 19th, 2021.

Wednesday, following the death of Rush Limbaugh, Florida representative, Anthony Sabatini (R-Clermont), has called on Governor Ron DeSantis to order flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the talk radio host.

Firefighters say they found one person dead after a residential fire on Kylea Laird Road in Freeport Tuesday night.

Beach safety director for the South Walton Fire District David Vaughn said, over the last year they saw more defiance of the beach flag warnings.

For thousands of people who visit South Walton each year, renting a set of beach chairs is something they take for granted.

According to the survey, a brief EF-0 tornado came onshore west of Pier Park around 2 p.m.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines for reopening K-12 schools nationwide.

Panama City Beach Fire Battalion Chief Tim Smith said the possible tornado hit north of Back Beach Road, around Frank Brown Park.

10.5 ft Nile Crocodile named Anuket was brought to the UF Veterinary Hospital on February 5th for the removal of a shoe she swallowed.

A bill proposed at the upcoming legislative session would make it to where the state would give energy companies permission to build, rather than local governments.

Those still in FEMA units will not be evicted but will be charged a penalty fee

Members of the Florida Chamber of Commerce have their eyes set on a lofty goal of making the state’s economy larger than the country of Mexico in the next 10 years.

The power of social media granted one 12-year-old’s wish.

Wiregrass residents will soon have another place to turn in order to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Visit South Walton’s David Demarest says this helps bring tourists to the area.

One property is being sold by the owner for $6.25 million.

Winn Dixie's High Springs location is among the stories expected to open up COVID-19 vaccine scheduling soon.

Visit Panama City Beach has announced new dates for UNwineD. The two day festival will take place June 4-5 at Aaron Bessant Park.

Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law has generated controversy as well as self-defense claims in many criminal cases, most notably in the case of Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of killing the teenager, used the "Stand Your Ground" argument. Now, a North-Central Florida Representative is calling for the law to be repealed.

Inspiring change through art and through a window: Artist Nik Rye is raising awareness to the struggles of homelessness by looking through the glass.

Gov. DeSantis gave an update on vaccination efforts as he visited the Bay of Pigs Museum in Miami.

A New York man is behind bars in a child porn ring and the FBI is looking to identify all of his victims.

New Gulf Power Solar Energy Centers will bring hundreds of job opportunities across Northwest Florida.

13-year-old Aiden Howey was last seen leaving home Saturday morning in the Shoffner Boulevard area near Crestview.

35-year-old Hayley Hallmark was arrested Friday evening on a charge of lewd and lascivious conduct with a student by an authority figure.

Open enrollment for the Florida Prepaid College Plan runs Feb. 1 - April 30.

In South Walton, these particular coastal dune lakes are set apart from the rest.

In Walton County, every student quarantined continues live classes by using the Microsoft Teams platform.

Some fans who have been to previous Super Bowls say they have never seen security this tight.