November 10, 2014

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Honor our veterans on Nov. 11

Ceremony at DeFuniak Springs Airport The City of DeFuniak Springs in partnership with the American Veterans, the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and program participants wish to invite you to the 9th Annual Veterans Day Program to honor the men and women who have fought for the freedom of this Country. The program will be held at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport, located at 1931 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The program will begin at...

Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 15

The Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks are hosting Pioneer Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville (4281 State Highway 20, just east of the Rocky Bayou Bridge).   It is a free, family-oriented event and everyone is invited. Park fees are waived and food will be available for purchase. For more information, call the park at 833-9144. The rain date is Sunday, November 16, 2014 from...

Learn about white tail deer at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 14

Date/time: Friday Nov. 14th, 3-4 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you come learn about our most ubiquitous mammal, the White Tailed Deer. This program will cover the general life cycle of our deer, where they bed down, what the rut is, and where to find them. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park....

Walton county fishing report for Nov. 5

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Lots of small trout, small reds and some flounder being caught. Live shrimp, DOAs, and Berkley Gulp shrimp are the preferred baits. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, and a few crappie being caught. 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 Shop 17290 U.S....

Free entry to Florida State parks Nov. 11

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be free entry for everyone at state parks* on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy outdoor activities. To learn more about our local State Parks click the links below: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Grayton Beach State Park Eden Gardens State Park Deer Lake State Park Camp Helen State...