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Walton county fishing report for May 13

Fishing is good! Bay: Good trout bite on along with redfish, spadefish, flounder here and there, and a few sheepshead. River: Bream biting on crickets. Salt: Pompano bite is still on. 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. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon....

Arkansas student documents Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for GIS project

  Jodie Burns of Bentonville, Arkansas is a big fan of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Burns, her husband and four boys have been coming to vacation at Topsail since 2010. One of her favorite activities is exploring and taking their boys biking around the park. “We love all the biking.  I have four boys and keeping them worn out from exercise makes our life more peaceful,” Burns said. While not enjoying nature, Burns is a student at Northwest Arkansas...

World Turtle Day event at South Walton County Coastal Branch Library May 19

Date/time: May 19, 4 p.m. Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles an all-volunteer nonprofit group is kicking off efforts to meet their mission of sea turtle conservation through awareness and education with a special event to celebrate World Turtle Day at the South Walton County Coastal Branch Library on May 19th. World Turtle Day is celebrated around the globe on May 23 each year. Sponsored since 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue to bring attention to and increase knowledge about and...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting Lakefest May 30

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting their second annual “LakeFest” festival on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Lake DeFuniak, 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Water activities, fun, food, historical tours, arts and crafts, entertainment, car shows, children’s activities, 5K race, fun run and more will be on tap along Lake DeFuniak. For more information and registration information, go to http://www.defuniaksprings.net Schedule 6 a.m. –  5K & Fun Run/Walk Registration Click here to...

Walton county fishing report for May 6

Fishing is good! Bay: Good trout bite on along with a few redfish. River: Bream biting on crickets. Salt: Pompano bite is still on. 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. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m....

Guided tour of Western Lake May 19

Explore a coastal dune lake of South Walton County. This kayak tour will take you around Western Lake; one of the larger lakes of the coastal dune lake systems. Experience the diversity of wildlife and habitats that define these unique lake systems. This tour is led by the local and avid eco-tour guide Dave Posey. Moderate to high exertion level, depending on wind conditions.  Participants are asked to bring plenty of water, forecast compatible clothing and personal comfort items (i.e....