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  • Bring the Pets and leave the Worries
    by 30amanager on March 31, 2026 at 5:54 am

      Vacationing in Panama City Beach is a dream for many, thanks to its sugar-white sands, turquoise waters, and endless coastal attractions. But for pet owners, planning a getaway can sometimes mean stressing over boarding options or worrying about how furry companions will cope while they’re away. The   The post Bring the Pets and leave the Worries appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Ella Langley Opens Up About The Remarkable “God Moment” That Helped Save Her Life
    by 30amanager on March 31, 2026 at 5:53 am

    Ella Langley Shares Her Mental Health Struggles Country music star Ella Langley has been very open about her mental health battles. She previously shared that those same struggles run in her family. “I won’t lie, this last week has been probably one of the toughest mental health weeks I’ve had in a long time. Which is More Country Music Nation  The post Ella Langley Opens Up About The Remarkable “God Moment” That Helped Save Her Life appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • ECP suspends TSA donation collections as workers expected to receive pay this week
    by 30amanager on March 30, 2026 at 11:13 pm

    BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Many TSA officers at airports across the country have been working without pay through the now 45-day partial federal government shutdown. At Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, TSA officers continue to report for duty each day, despite the financial uncertainty. In return, airport officials requested the community’s help, asking for The post ECP suspends TSA donation collections as workers expected to receive pay this week appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Warm week ahead with scattered showers and thunderstorms
    by 30amanager on March 30, 2026 at 10:44 pm

    The weather forecast for the week ahead predicts warm temperatures with a chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain chances will increase again starting Friday and continuing into the weekend. High temperatures will reach the lower to middle 80s, with overnight lows in the 60s. Most areas are expected to receive between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain over the next seven days, with fire concerns remaining low due to relatively moist conditions and periodic chances for rain. The post Warm week ahead with scattered showers and thunderstorms appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Meet Dorothy, ZooWorld’s new giraffe and educational ambassador
    by 30amanager on March 30, 2026 at 10:10 pm

    PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – ZooWorld recently welcomed a new member to their family. Many of you may be missing Tony the Giraffe, who recently left ZooWorld to participate in conservation efforts in New Mexico. But there’s a new giraffe in town. “Dorothy came to us about a week ago. She came from a The post Meet Dorothy, ZooWorld’s new giraffe and educational ambassador appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Caring & Sharing Spring Fashion Show at Hilton Sandestin March 29
    by SoWal Staff on March 29, 2026 at 10:53 am

    Join Caring & Sharing of South Walton for the Spring Fashion Show, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice, on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. 

  • Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival at North Beach Social & The Bay April 3-5
    by SoWal Staff on March 27, 2026 at 2:26 pm

    Get ready to kick off your shoes and dive into a weekend of bay-front rhythms and savory coastal flavors in SoWal's North Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. The first-ever Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival is officially hitting the shores of South Walton this April 3–5, bringing a sunny, sandy three-day celebration to North Beach Social and The Bay. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or a little Easter magic, this free community event is shaping up to be a standout weekend in South Walton.

  • Alys Beach Extends An Open Invitation To Annual Spring Fling March 26
    by SoWal Staff on March 25, 2026 at 11:38 am

    Spring is in the air at Alys Beach, and that means it’s time to gather on the green for an afternoon of music, magic, and memory-making. Presented by the Merchants of Alys Beach, the annual Spring Fling: Fleetwood + Flowers is set to take center stage at the Amphitheatre on Thursday, March 26 from 4-6 p.m.

  • Made in Walton County - Songwriters Showdown March 26
    by SoWal Staff on March 25, 2026 at 11:26 am

    Join SoWal music lovers for an evening of tunes & competition from Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County on Thursday, March 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center for the 'Made in Walton County' Songwriters Showdown, where local songwriters take the stage to share their homegrown songs and compete for cash and prizes!

  • Kids Fishing Tournament & Fun Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 18
    by SoWal Staff on March 18, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    The 2nd Annual Reeling in the Emerald Coast - Conservation Day is coming to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free family event, hosted by the park and Walton County 4-H, combines outdoor adventure with hands-on learning for the next generation of coastal stewards.

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