Walton County homeowners are facing a 19.55% property tax increase, prompting protests from residents who fear being forced out of their homes. The tax hike is attributed to the need for a new public ...

SANTA ROSA BEACH — Nearly everyone at a recent Walton County Commission meeting agreed the county could not afford to miss out on the opportunity to purchase a 3-acre tract of beach property that ...

Walton County, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Customary use has been an issue in South Walton for years, which is why Walton County said it’s been investing in property for over eight years with public use in ...

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After many years of debate over public versus private beaches, Walton County commissioners are doing what they can to make sure the general public has enough beach ...

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — More than $2.3 million in Walton County taxpayer dollars have been spent covering the cost of seeking a judicial declaration of customary use that would open 13.4 miles of privately ...