September 5, 2012

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Dead River Landing open to the public

Last phase of improvements not yet completed One of the most popular boat accesses and hunting spots along the Choctawhatchee River now boasts significant improvements. Using a portion of a $231,000 trust fund from Northwest Florida Water Management District, along with a labor/equipment agreement with Walton County, Dead River Landing now offers seven RV sites, two pavilions and two portable toilets; along with an improved boat ramp, board walk and platform at the water’s edge. ADA access parking is also...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 5

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Great flounder catches along the bridge. Also good redfish getting reeled in. Creeks/river: Folks catching a good amount of hybrids along the mouth of the river. Shrimp with a cork on top or bait fish on the bottom. Hunting: Folks are warming up for bow season. Copeland’s has some new Bowtechs now in stock. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists...

Walton County Fair comes to DeFuniak Springs Oct. 8-13, 2012

Six days of family fun in store at the Fairgrounds The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a dog show, hot...

Day for Kids at Freeport Regional Sports Complex Sept. 8

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Freeport Regional Sports Complex It’s that time of year again to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast’s Day for Kids! This annual, free community event highlights the importance of adults and children spending meaningful time together. BGCEC urges every adult to play a part in ensuring a brighter future for our young people by getting involved and becoming more engaged with their child, or young person’s, life. Day for...