Santa Rosa Beach News

Since 2000 bright, driven students graduate from Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, doing just that - earning a high school diploma as well as an Associate of Arts.

There are numerous activities in Walton County and the surrounding areas for children during the summer.

One way of looking at the drama that gripped area beaches over the past eight days is that people were pulled safely from the churning surf.

Scott Smothers, a lifeguard with the Gulf Shores Beach Patrol changes the warning flag to double red flags closing the waters at the Gulf Shores Public Beach as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches the Gulf Coast, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 in Gulf Shores, Ala.

One man drowned and another was hospitalized after being caught in a rip current in the Gulf of Mexico behind the area of South Spooky Lane Sunday evening, according to the South Walton Fire District.

Two swimmers in distress were rescued by lifeguards and firefighters Sunday evening and taken to the hospital, according to the South Walton Fire District.

Currently, of the 2,563 single family homes and the 1,355 condominiums would you believe less than 10 percent of those are distressed or foreclosed.

A man confessed to taking items from two cars at Edgewater Condominiums earlier this week, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested and charged with drunk driving after she hit two cars on U.S. Highway 331 on Monday night.

According to the police report, 15-year-old Dalton McGriff was riding his skateboard on County Road 30A in Santa Rosa Beach on Sunday afternoon.

Ten years ago on a sunny Sunday in June, tourists and locals crowded local beaches, taking advantage of clear skies after a week of stormy weather.

A used book sale was held earlier this month with proceeds going to provide support for the Coastal Branch.

Big Kahuna's VIP Day will be held June 9 with 100 percent of proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida.

Seven-year-old Teo Tundidor III wants to be able to run around without stopping, play outside and do all the things boys do at his age.

An intoxicated wedding guest was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly attacking a security guard and responding deputies at a property on Goldenrod Circle, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

In addition, guests can drop off business cards and enter to win one of several door prizes from local businesses including 723 Whiskey Bravo, V Seagrove, Stinky's Fish Camp and Great Southern CafA©. 30A Kitchen Studio offers potential clients in the South Walton and Destin areas attractive and functional kitchens or baths for condos, ... (more)

Two-year-old David Stolz ran sand through his fingers Saturday morning and peered at the crowds around him from under his blue bucket hat.

Now you will be able to add "Redd's Fueling Station" to the list. Local singer and TV host, aptly named Redd, has been entertaining locals and visitors in the 30a area for 6 years.

Many spend the Memorial Day weekend grilling, basking or sunbathing at the beach and pool, or just relaxing.

Finished? Now call a lawyer -- even before your spouse if things are a little shaky on that front.