May 24, 2010

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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail May 27

Learn about preserving these majestic creatures at Topsail Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, May 27 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are gearing up for another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about common Sea Turtles at Topsail.  Be a part of an enlightening program and see what you can do to help preserve these awe inspiring creatures of the sea. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk with...

A great day of fishing on Lake DeFuniak

Fun for the entire family was on tap May 22 The Kiwanis Club of De Funiak Springs hosted “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event on May 22 on Lake De Funiak. Prizes were awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing was open to boys and girls ages 5-13. Other activities included sack races, fishing instructions and demonstrations and concession stands....

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Oh, what an irresistible smile! Esprit is the French word for spirit, and it seems the perfect name for this cute canine.  A two year old collie/golden retriever mix, Esprit has come through some difficult doggie times without losing her sweet disposition or her enthusiasm for life. Esprit has big brown eyes complimented by a coat that is a fashionable combination of gold and cream. She has an open heart and an extremely loving nature, but her most endearing feature...

Florida state wide bass tournament offering million dollar bounty

To encourage bass anglers to catch and properly report the next Florida state record bass, Bounty Fishing is hosting a million dollar bass bounty Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin by Bob Wattendorf Many of you know about the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Florida Black Bass Management plan.  In fact many of you have taken the opportunity to provide input via surveys at fishing shows, fishing club meetings or other venues. That information, along with scientific information about bass...

Berry time for the birds in Walton County

Jenny Gomillion of DeFuniak Springs captured this nice photo of a cedar waxwing in a mulberry tree. Looks like there are plenty of berries ready to eat. To learn more about Jenny’s photography, go to www.inspirationsphotography.net About cedar waxwings: Look for Cedar Waxwings in woodlands of all kinds, and at farms, orchards, and suburban gardens where there are fruiting trees or shrubs. A silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and...

Walton County fishing report for May 19

Fishing is great everywhere! Fresh: River is great, fish being caught left and right. Bass being caught in the creeks and ponds Bay: The bay is over the top right now with lots of speckled trout and redfish. Top water lures for trout are taking off! Saltwater: Inshore – Still quite a bit of pompano being caught. Offshore – A mix bag of everything being caught. Note: Currently Walton County off shore waters are offering great fishing opportunities with no...

BP opens claims office and will schedule all oil spill related training in Walton County

Office in Santa Rosa Beach will be open 7 days a week From the Walton County Sheriffs Office: At noon today, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center went to a level 3 activation. The situation with the oil spill continues to be about the same as it was with the oil being approximately 65-to-70 miles off the coast of Pensacola.  Weather conditions continue to steer it away from the Walton County coastline. The situation will be monitored, but...

Walton County beach driving permits now on sale

Only those holding existing permits will be granted new one effective June 1 Walton County tax collectors office is now offering beach driving permit renewals. Effective June 1, only real property owners in Walton County will be issued renewals. Those owners also must already have an existing permit in their name on Jan. 12 of this year. Vehicles must be four wheel drive and titled in the name of the permit holder. Additional requirements include: • Permit applicants must own...