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  • BREAKING: Chase Pistone, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies At Age 42
    by 30amanager on March 3, 2026 at 5:23 pm

    NASCAR’s Chase Pistone Has Died – His Brothers Confirmed The News Chase Pistone, a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA Series, has died. He was 42 years old. Chase’s brother, Nick, shared the devastating news on social media alongside two photos of Chase. He wrote: “Well My young brother and More Country Music Nation  The post BREAKING: Chase Pistone, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies At Age 42 appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Rollover crash and downed lines lead to multi-car incident
    by 30amanager on March 3, 2026 at 4:01 am

    BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a rollover crash this evening, involving multiple vehicles. An FHP Trooper on the scene told News13 that a vehicle was traveling northbound on Highway 231 near the Cedar Woods Estate Neighborhood when it ran off the road and crashed into an electrical The post Rollover crash and downed lines lead to multi-car incident appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • YouTube TV Makes a Big Change to Two Popular Channels
    by 30amanager on March 3, 2026 at 1:31 am

    YouTube TV subscribers have encountered a significant adjustment in how Cartoon Network and Adult Swim appear in their channel guides. The longstanding practice of sharing a single channel slot has ended, with the two networks now operating on separate channels. During daytime and early evening hours, Cartoon Network broadcasts its regular lineup of animated programming The post YouTube TV Makes a Big Change to Two Popular Channels appeared first on Cord Cutters News. The post YouTube TV Makes a Big Change to Two Popular Channels appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Long Live Blake: Bay High community supports family after student loses battle with cancer
    by 30amanager on March 3, 2026 at 12:45 am

    BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A two-week battle with cancer took Mary Burch’s son, Blake, away from her. Burch, a teacher at Bay High, says the suddenness made an already tragic situation harder for their family and their school family at Bay High. They’re still processing the loss of a sweet, fun-loving, silly junior ROTC The post Long Live Blake: Bay High community supports family after student loses battle with cancer appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Former Jackson County attorney found dead in apparent murder
    by 30amanager on March 3, 2026 at 12:31 am

    JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A former Jackson County attorney is dead in what police are calling a murder. 44-year-old Ladray Brandan Gilbert was found dead in his Atlanta apartment in Fulton County last Thursday morning. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office says he died from multiple gunshot wounds. If Gilbert’s name sounds familiar, it The post Former Jackson County attorney found dead in apparent murder appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • South Walton Fire District Lifeguards In Full Force On The Beaches For 2026
    by SoWal Staff on March 2, 2026 at 1:43 pm

    Safety on the beaches is a priority in Walton County and the "official" Beach Safety season kicked off on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards returned to their posts across 26 miles of shoreline for daily surf rescue and coverage.

  • Local and Visitor School Calendars for 2025-2026: Spring Break 2026
    by SoWal Staff on February 28, 2026 at 2:20 pm

    Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates. South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays.

  • New: Free Beach Trams To Connect Public Parking And Beach Accesses
    by Kurt Lischka on February 24, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Walton County Tourism is expanding its free Beach Tram service on March 1, with routes running to and from regional beach accesses 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.

  • 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.

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