January 1, 2014

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South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Splash a chilly success

Dozens gathered on the chilly morning of Jan. 1, 2014 to ring in the new year with a splash in the Gulf of Mexico. South Walton Fire District hosted their annual Polar Bear Splash with a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at the Ed Walline Beach access in Santa Rosa Beach. With an air temperature of 52 degrees and water temp of 65 degrees, the 32 participants spent little time in the water. However, it was all in good...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting snowbird day with tours and festivities Jan. 16

The City of DeFuniak Springs is calling all ‘winter Floridians” and retirees in the area to spend an exciting time discovering the city. DeFuniak Springs Snowbird Day is planned for Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All activities will begin at the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood beginning at 11:00 AM. Snowbirds and retirees are welcome to drop by anytime between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. You will be encouraged to register and receive one of our...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 18

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about our most ubiquitous exotic mammal, the coyote. This program will cover everything you need to know about coyotes, where they live, how they survive, and how they are managed in the park. This is an all ages program that will take place in the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For more information, call...

Learn about prescribed burning at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 4

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Why do you burn the woods? This is a question rangers often hear at the park. Come join this ranger led program to learn why/ how/ when they burn our forests. This program will feature some of the equipment and techniques used in prescribed fire. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle, the program will take place at the clubhouse. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa...

Friends of Camp Helen State Park hosting Saturday concert series

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are hosting a Saturday concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come join in for a unique series of concerts featuring the best American Roots musicians touring the country today. This impressive series of indoor concerts at Camp Helen’s historic log cabin style lodge is sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. The series is hosted by Lucky Mud....