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  • Charley Crockett Cancels Entire Canadian Tour After Being Barred From Entering The Country
    by 30amanager on February 23, 2026 at 8:27 pm

    The Country Artist’s Past Trouble With The Law Leads To Cancelation Of Shows Planned In Canada Tonight, Monday, Feb. 23, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the prolific country artist Charley Crockett was set to perform the second of several shows he had lined up in Canada. However, he announced on social media this morning, mere hours More Country Music Nation 

  • Knives out for this government agency in DeFuniak Springs
    by 30amanager on February 23, 2026 at 6:23 pm

    Knives out for this government agency in DeFuniak Springs Steven Saul February 23, 2026 12:23 pm DeFuniak Springs The DeFuniak Springs City Council took over the Community Redevelopment Agency after a tense meeting in which the Council attempted to fire the CRA director and settled on firing the CRA board instead.  City council members and CRA commissioners tersely argued over whether to fire the CRA Executive Director, who was hired without a background check, whether or not the CRA itself was a “parasite” and an “albatross” around the city’s neck, and members called one another “toxic and embarrassing.” By the end of the meeting, the City Council had dissolved the current CRA Board and replaced it with itself.  RELATED: ‘Mudslinging’ says mayor in latest round of City/CRA talks in DeFuniak Springs.    More Below The DeFuniak Springs City Council took over the Community Redevelopment Agency after a tense meeting in which the Council attempted to fire the CRA director and settled on firing the CRA board instead.  City council members and CRA commissioners tersely argued over whether to fire the CRA Executive Director, who was hired without a background check, whether or not the CRA itself was a “parasite” and an “albatross” around the city’s neck, and members called one another “toxic and embarrassing.” By the end of the meeting, the City Council had dissolved the current CRA Board and replaced it with itself.  RELATED: ‘Mudslinging’ says mayor in latest round of City/CRA talks in DeFuniak Spring The CRA hired...

  • Security Failure Exposes Sensitive Data at Major Hotel Chain
    by 30amanager on February 23, 2026 at 4:58 pm

    Security Failure Exposes Sensitive Data at Major Hotel Chain Staff Reports February 23, 2026 10:58 am Business, Tourism, Travel In Brief: Who: Choice Hotels franchisees and applicants; Edelson Lechtzin LLP; Marc Edelson What: Data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information When: Discovered on or about January 14, 2026; investigation announced February 20, 2026 Where: Choice Hotels system; company headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland Why: Potential exposure of names and Social Security numbers, prompting a class action investigation A national class action law firm has launched an investigation into a January data breach involving hotel franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc., according to an article posted by GlobeNewswire. Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced on February 20 that it is investigating potential data privacy claims after Choice Hotels learned on or about January 14, 2026, that a hacker had gained unauthorized access to a system containing sensitive franchisee and applicant information. The company, headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, reported that the attacker used deceptive methods to bypass security safeguards — including multifactor authentication — before accessing certain internal files. Choice Hotels said it detected the intrusion and took steps to restrict further access before launching an internal investigation. According to the law firm’s statement, compromised files may include personally identifiable information such as names and Social Security numbers. Edelson Lechtzin LLP said it is exploring a potential class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been exposed. The firm is encouraging anyone who has received...

  • U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Celebrates Olympic Victory By Belting Toby Keith’s “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue”
    by 30amanager on February 23, 2026 at 2:23 pm

    Team USA Wins Olympic Gold In Men’s Ice Hockey If Toby Keith were still with us, he’d be one of the loudest voices cheering for the U.S. men’s hockey team right now. On February 22, exactly 46 years since the “Miracle on Ice,” Team USA won the gold medal in the men’s ice hockey final More Country Music Nation 

  • You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With The Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88
    by 30amanager on February 23, 2026 at 12:08 am

    Last year Roku officially announced the new Roku Pro Remote 2 that was first spotted in testing about a year ago. This new remote will make it easy for you to upgrade your old Roku TV or Roku Player with a new powerful remote with new features. This will give you a ton of new The post You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With The Upgraded Roku Pro Remote 2 For Just $29.88 appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

  • 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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