Community
Community information for Northwest Florida.
Okaloosa CountyOkaloosa County is in the center of the Northwest Florida Panhandle and is bordered by Alabama on the north and the Gulf of Mexico on the south. Along this southern border, the beaches are often referred to as the "Emerald Coast" for the brilliant green Gulf waters that wash the shores. According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, Okaloosa County's population was 180,822 and includes the following municipalities: Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso.
Walton County is one of Florida's fastest growing counties. The county boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including 16 certified Blue Wave Beaches. The county also has extensive timberlands and agricultural areas north of the Choctawhatchee Bay. According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, Walton County's population has grown to 55,043 and includes the following municipalities: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport and Paxton.
