A VIEW OF Alligator Lake, one of Walton County’s coastal dune lakes. After hearing from county staff and 22 members of the public at a two-hour special meeting on May 18, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) opted to put off a decision on proposed changes to county regulations for lots within the Coastal Dune Lake Protection Zone (CDLPZ).(Photo by Dotty Nist)
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBER BLAINE STAPP played the haunting notes of “Taps” at the conclusion of the Memorial Day observances at Gum Creek Cemetery. (Photo by Reid Tucker)
EMERALD COAST YOUNG MARINES assist World War II veteran Vernon Bishop in laying a memorial wreath Gulf Cemetery. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell) LT. DANNY GARNER (center) is congratulated for his years of service by Walton County Posse members Chuck Ebbecke (l) and Joe Stanko (r). Garner is the longest-serving Walton County Sheriff’s officer in the history of Walton County. AZENDE REY Walton running back, had a 10-yard touchdown run to help the Braves to an early 7-0 lead against Chipley on Friday night (May 22). (Photo by Reid Tucker)