THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK in DeFuniak Springs was robbed at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The suspect allegedly fled the area before police arrived on the scene, making away with an undisclosed amount of money. Two days later, a Panama City Beach man and woman were arrested in connection with the robbery and later admitted to involvement in a string of attempted robberies. (Photo by Reid Tucker)
RITZ FOOD STORE EMPLOYEES accept their bonus check from Florida Lottery Field Sales Manager Anna Keeney (second from right). A DeFuniak Springs resident purchased a winning $1 million Mega Money ticket at the Ritz Food Store on U.S. 90 next to Dollar General. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)
SHANE SUPPLE, Recreation Director of Freeport/Walton County, addressed the Walton Area Chamber First Friday Breakfast participant at Hammock Bay. (Photo by Laura Burrough, Marketing Director Crystal Beach Development)
THE U.S. 331 Blue Ribbon Task Force at its first meeting. From left: Bonnie McQuiston; Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Dede Hinote of Walton County Administration; South Walton Tourist Development Council Executive Director Dawn Moliterno; Wayne Bodie; Kitty Whitney; and Leigh Grantham. (Photo by Dotty Nist)
WALTON MADE their first nine free throws against Pensacola Catholic and got 18 points from junior Taliah Moore as they won their first game in 2012 at home. (Photo by Patrick Casey)
FREEPORT’S COLLIN MYRICK accepted the 2012 Taylor Haugen Trophy from Brian and Kathy Haugen, the parents of the late Niceville football player. They, along with past award winners, presented Myrick with the trophy at a Jan. 6 assembly recognizing Freeport High School’s academic and athletic achievements. (Photo by Reid Tucker)
