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South Walton Community Council SWCC is a 501c3 nonpartisan coalition of residents, neighborhoods & business leaders united to suppo

Through educational programs and community outreach and organization, SWCC seeks to raise awareness to preserve South Walton's natural assets including our beaches, dunes, coastal dune lakes, floodplains, wetlands, forests and native vegetation. By providing community forums, special events such as our Back To Nature Festival, an Outdoor Adventure Guide, and capacity building education for local and neighborhood based organizations, SWCC serves as a positive, proactive clearinghouse for organizations and information on the unique natural resources and quality of life issues in the region. Led by a full time executive director and a volunteer board of directors, SWCC relies on memberships and donations to fund important educational and community advocacy work. As a recognized 501c3 nonprofit organization, all donations are tax deductible.

**Sharing of information from other community organizations, news sources and members does not necessarily indicate organizational support or endorsement. As a clearinghouse for community and environmental information, information is shared to encourage further proactive discussions, advocacy, and community development.

10/10/2026

⚠️ OUTAGE RESTORATION PAUSED UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING

Due to extreme weather conditions, all CHELCO crews have been called in for the remainder of the night to ensure their safety.

As of 7:00 PM, nearly half of all CHELCO members are experiencing power outages. Restoration efforts will remain paused until crews can safely resume damage assessments early tomorrow morning.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Our crews are ready to get back to work as soon as conditions allow them to do so safely.

📍 Monitor outages: https://outageview.chelco.com:8080/

Sand Bag locations. Just bring a shovel.
10/09/2026

Sand Bag locations. Just bring a shovel.

10/08/2026

Thursday, October 8, 202610:00 AMDeFuniak Springs Board RoomBoard of County Commissioners MeetingSpecial Meeting AgendaUpdate regarding Tropical Storm/Hurricane IsaiasDiscussion regarding evacuationsD

Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty EventsHousehold Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days – Walton County Solid Waste offers our ci...
09/16/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Events

Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days – Walton County Solid Waste offers our citizens an environmentally safe way to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge. There are two events annually, usually in the spring and again in the fall, at two separate locations in the county.

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Walton County Landfill – 1118 Institution Road, DeFuniak Springs
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – 7525 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
The dates and times will be announced and advertised on our website as well as other media outlets prior to each event. It is important to note that only official Walton County advertisements will contain correct and factual information pertaining to each event.

The following items are accepted:

Pesticides
Used Oil
Stale Gasoline
Solvents
Fertilizers
Paint/Thinners/Strippers
Batteries
Furniture Polish
Brake Fluid
Engine Degreaser
Anti-freeze
Pool Chemicals
Insecticides
Spot Removers
Items that will not be accepted at the collection site during the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events may include but are not limited to:

Any items generated by a business (including home based), government agencies and/or non-profit organizations.
Gas Cylinders
Am******on
Explosives/Fireworks
Biohazardous Waste
Medications
Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton County residents may bring up to 4 tires per residence.

Due to the hazardous nature of certain components in home computers, we will accept old computer hardware including processors, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc. will be accepted.

Waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators (ex. schools and small businesses including home based) may be accepted at a discounted rate with prior approval only and restrictions may apply. Please call (850) 892-8180 for more information and/or to make the arrangements for the disposal of your hazardous waste.

Farmers:

Farmers please use the following link to the Florida DEP Operation Cleansweep for Pesticides for the disposal of your fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides: https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/operation-cleansweep-pesticides
*NOTE: Collection events are for residential/household quantities ONLY and not for businesses of any kind including home based businesses.

Operation Cleansweep has been funded for 2024-2025. For information about participating, please review the Operation Cleansweep flier or read the “Who Can Participate” section of the Program Guidelines to see if your company is eligible.

FYI:
05/18/2026

FYI:

05/14/2026

Workshops start this coming Monday the 18th.

Planning & Development Community Workshop(s)
https://fl-waltoncounty3.civicplus.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/3436

The Walton County Planning Department will be hosting several Community Development Workshops in various location within the county.

The First Workshop is this Monday May 18th.

Link to the county site where you can find this information:

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 1 Commissioner, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 1 Commissioner, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 2 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 2 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 3 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 3 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 5 Commissioner, in the South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, located at the South Walton Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 5 Commissioner, in the South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, located at the South Walton Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Industry Professionals Session, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Industry Professionals Session, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 4 Commissioner, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin, FL 32550. (UPDATED LOCATION)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 4 Commissioner, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin, FL 32550. (UPDATED LOCATION)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 1 Commissioner, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 1 Commissioner, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 2 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 2 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 3 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 3 Commissioner, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 5 Commissioner, in the South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, located at the South Walton Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 5 Commissioner, in the South Walton Annex BCC Boardroom, located at the South Walton Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Industry Professionals Session, in the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Industry Professionals Session, in the BCC Boardroom located in the Walton County Freeport Complex, 842 State Highway 20 East, Suite 110, Freeport, FL 32439.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:30am – 10:30am, Hosted by the District 4 Commissioner, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin, FL 32550. (UPDATED LOCATION)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Hosted by the District 4 Commissioner, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin, FL 32550. (UPDATED LOCATION)

There is a Planning Strategic Staff Workshop on Monday the 27th of April at 5:00 PM in Freeport.

The Planning Commission Public Workshop is the next day, Tuesday the 28th of April at 4:00 PM.

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
32459

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