June 7, 2012

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North Florida nightfall brings out diversity of bats, biologists

13 different species of bats exist in Florida As night falls over north Florida, a band of 66 men and women split into small groups to find bats in damp, mosquito-rich places in the Panhandle, like Apalachicola National Forest, Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. To ensnare the bats, biologists hoist nearly invisible “mist nets” as tall as trees. They wait for hours in the dark. They have equipment out on portable tables, so they...

Walton County fishing report for June 6

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: loads of speckled trout and redfish being caught. Creeks/river: bass, bream, crappie, mullet. Good fishing over near Alaqua. Gulf: Red snapper season is open. Everyone catching their limit of large snapper easily. “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction, all you need to do is get out there and you will catch fish,” Danny said. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the...

Rags to Riches sailing regatta set for July 1

Long-running Hobie race runs from Grayton Beach to Seagove and back The 17th Rags to Riches Regatta is set for Sun., July 1, 2012. The race brings together Hobie 16 sailing enthusiasts in honor of Independence Day. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and Skipper’s meeting starts at 11 a.m.  Entry fee is $45 per boat and includes race t-shirt and gift bag. The race will start and finish on the beach behind Red Bar in Grayton Beach, Florida, located just off...

Walton friends to document environmental effort in British Columbia

One man’s 80-mile stand up paddle brings hope for change Walton County residents Leslie Kolovich and Joan Vienot are both colleagues and good friends. Kolovich, host of the Stand Up Paddle Radio Show and Vienot owner of Pool Pal in Freeport often combine their enthusiasm for stand up paddling by interviewing and photographing interesting stand up paddle boarders across North America for Kolovichs’ radio show. Their latest journey will bring the two of them to British Columbia on June 16,...

Ride On Surf School announces summer camps 

Get on a board and learn to surf this summer! Break out your surf trunks and wax because Destin’s first Surf School is in full swing. Ride On Surf School offers surfing and paddle boarding fun lessons for any level. Come on out and let our team of experienced, certified surf instructors show you why this is the fastest growing water sport in the world. This summer, Ride On Surf School will add a new camp concept for those wanting...

Health advisory issued for Morrison Springs

High bacteria count found at Morrison Springs June 5, 2012 update: Springs have reopened. June 1, 2012 – Due to a high level of bacteria found in routine monitoring of Morrison Springs, the Walton County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. The Health Department advises against any water-related activities at the above location due to the high bacteria levels.  The Health Department will advise the public when water samples confirm that there is...