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  • Front-Row Seats For Kid Rock’s “Freedom 250 Tour” Priced At $5K
    by 30amanager on February 20, 2026 at 8:23 pm

    Kid Rock Announces “Freedom 250” Tour Kid Rock is gearing up for a packed year on the road. He recently announced his “Freedom 250” tour set for this spring. Alongside that run of shows, his Rock The Country festival will also travel to multiple cities nationwide, keeping him busy with back-to-back performances across the country. The More Country Music Nation 

  • Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean’s Nashville Steakhouse Suddenly Shuts Its Doors
    by 30amanager on February 20, 2026 at 2:23 pm

    Steakhouse Owned By Luke Bryan And Jason Aldean Closes Without Warning E3 Chophouse, a steakhouse co-owned by former MLB star Adam LaRoche and country artists Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, has closed. The announcement came suddenly, and without warning, on Thursday (February 19). The restaurant shared a statement on social media that read: “Nashville – More Country Music Nation 

  • Bay County kids create heart art for American Heart Month
    by 30amanager on February 20, 2026 at 3:52 am

    BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Thursday evening, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay hosted its first K-12 student art contest night called the “Healthy Dose of Heart Art Show.” Organizers say events like these can help spark a child’s interest in the healthcare field, strengthening the future local healthcare workforce. This year, to kick things off, kids

  • JCSB to consider reconfiguration of grades at Marianna schools
    by 30amanager on February 20, 2026 at 3:30 am

    MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – The Jackson County School District is looking to possibly change the configuration of the two schools in Marianna: Marianna High School and Marianna K-8. The proposed change is bringing the 8th grade to Marianna High School. The Jackson County School Board held a town hall to discuss the topic. “A couple

  • Apalachicola officials voice concerns about House Bill 4103
    by 30amanager on February 20, 2026 at 1:48 am

    FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Apalachicola city commissioners met on Thursday to express their concerns about House Bill 4103, filed by State Representative Jason Shoaf. The bill would create a dedicated Apalachicola Water and Sewer District, limiting the city commission’s involvement in financial and operational affairs. The bill passed in the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee last

  • 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 20-21
    by SoWal Staff on February 19, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    The air in the Village of Baytowne Wharf changes every February. It isn’t just the crisp winter breeze coming off the bay, it’s the heavy, savory scent of dark roux and slow-simmered spices drifting through the streets. If you follow your nose toward the center of the Village, you’ll find the 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival in full swing.

  • Seagrove Beach Regional Beach Access Nearing Debut
    by SoWal Staff on February 19, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    The heart of Seagrove is about to get a whole lot more accessible.

  • New Beach Trams Launch March First To Connect Public Beach Accesses
    by Kurt Lischka on February 19, 2026 at 1:04 pm

    The Walton County Tourism Department is expanding its free Beach Tram service on March 1, with routes running from the new 393 Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 393 at Gulf Place,  and Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 283. Note that these large public parking lots have covered waiting areas with seating and restrooms, as well as inside air-conditioned waiting areas with local art.

  • Accessibility Guide For The Public Beach Accesses In South Walton
    by Kurt Lischka on February 17, 2026 at 2:14 pm

    Finding your perfect spot along South Walton’s 26 miles of shoreline is a breeze, especially with our regional beach accesses designed to make your day easy and enjoyable. These spots come fully equipped with parking, restrooms, seasonal lifeguards, and those all-important flags to let you know the beach conditions at a glance. If you’re looking for specific accessibility features, South Walton has worked hard to make the sand welcoming for everyone. ADA Accessible Regional Beach Accesses

  • Enjoy Resort-Style Senior Living In South Walton At Watersound Fountains
    by SoWal Staff on February 13, 2026 at 2:02 pm

    South Walton is an enviable vacation spot — and just off the beach at the growing and vibrant Watersound Origins community you can live the life full time! Surrounded by majestic natural splendor and pristine beaches, Watersound Fountains at Watersound Origins is one of the most exclusive 62+ residential communities in the world.

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