March 9, 2011

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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 9

Lots of bass being caught in the river! Surf: Still a good bit of pompano being caught with shrimp along with a few of cobia starting to showing up. Bay: Quite a few trout and redfish biting. River: Lots of bass are being caught with plastic worms and shiners along with plenty of crappie on the Choctawhatchee River. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Hunting:...

Have breakfast with a park ranger at Topsail Mar. 12

Learn about park life at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Saturday, Mar. 12 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a Breakfast with a Ranger at 9 a.m. Join the Rangers of Topsail Hill and ask them all the questions you can think of about park life. This program is family oriented and ideal for...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friends of the week

Two of a kind felines looking for new best friend There are all kinds of awesome animals in the Alaqua family, and even though families aren’t supposed to have favorites, sometimes we just can’t help ourselves.  Two excellent examples of some feline favorites at Alaqua Animal Refuge are Rin Tin Tin and Diddle. Part of their popularity is the simple fact that both of them are extremely personable and affectionate.  As far as appearance goes, Rin Tin Tin, a Maine...

Haz-mat collection day Mar. 5

Get rid of those old tires, paint and computer equipment Date: March, 5th 2011 8 a.m. – 12 Noon Dispose of hazardous household wastes: Pesticides, used oil, stale gasoline, solvents, fertilizers, paint, paint thinner, break fluid, anti-freeze and other materials. Waste tire amnesty will also be held. Walton County residents may bring up to 12 tires per resident. Old computer equipment will be accepted as well. No gas cylinders or explosives Location Walton County Fairgrounds, DeFuniak Springs – South Walton...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 2

Lots of pompano being caught! Surf: Lots of pompano being caught with shrimp along with some whiting and redfish. Bay: Good amount trout biting along with some redfish and sheepshead. River: Some bass are starting to be caught with plastic worms and shiners along with plenty of crappie on the Choctawhatchee River. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Hunting: Turkey season coming up Mar. 19...

Mission Play Park opens in Santa Rosa Beach

New park includes slides, seesaws and climbing features Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones announces a grand opening for Mission Play Park on Thursday, March 10 at 10 a.m.   The park is located at the end of Moll Drive in Santa Rosa Beach, west of County Road 393 and south of U.S. 98. As a part of Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach, the park offers a number of climbing features, slides, seesaws, and other activities for children...