December 6, 2013

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Florida Department of Health in Walton County encourages flu vaccination

Increase in influenza-like illness in Panhandle The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) recommends flu vaccination due to an increase in Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) in the Panhandle area. “We are encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated this season to get vaccinated now,” said Holly B. Holt, BSN, MSM, DOH-Walton Health Officer.  “Flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May.  It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in...

Freeport Christmas parade and tree lighting Dec. 6

Parade, ornament making, Santa and more Santa will arrive in Freeport via fire truck for the Town Planters Society of Freeport’s 2013 Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 6.  The parade theme this year is “Sounds of Christmas.”  Lineup will be at Freeport Elementary School starting at 3 p.m. with the parade kicking off at 4 p.m.  The parade route will follow Hwy. 331 S to Kylea Laird Dr. turning onto Hwy. 20 W continuing past City Hall and ending at...

Walton County fishing report for Dec. 4

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish and trout bite is still on as well as sheepshead along the causeway. Various sizes. Folks doing well with plastic bait. Creeks/river: A little bit of crappie and shellcracker bite on for those who get out there. Also some trout, hybrids and bass. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle...

Workshop to be held on Camp Helen State Park proposed unit management plan Dec. 17

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. (CST) at Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201. The workshop will be a presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for the Camp Helen State Park. A copy of the agenda can be obtained by contacting: Sasha Craft, Park Manager, Camp...

Freeport Festival of Trees Dec. 13, 14, 15

Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending the Freeport Town Planters Festival of Trees. The event will be at the Freeport Community Center on Fri., Dec. 13, from 3 – 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and on Sun., Dec. 15, from 1 – 5 p.m. The trees have been decorated by individuals, organizations, and business and are competing for the People’s Choice award, to be presented at the end of the show on...

Holiday lantern parade at Village of Baytowne Wharf Dec. 14

Time: Workshops 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Parade: 6 p.m. In celebration of the holiday season, The Village of Baytowne Wharf present its annual holiday paper lantern parade. This community event will feature commissioned paper lanterns in the shapes of iconic symbols of the holiday season. Come make your own paper lantern for the Holiday Lantern Parade! Decorate a globe lantern with colored paper or build an angel lantern! Treat yourself to some relaxing creative playtime, make new friends, and be...