August 13, 2015

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Guns and Hoses charity softball tournament in Freeport Aug. 22

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office squares off with South Walton Fire District on Aug. 22 in a softball tournament benefiting Cancer Freeze. The fun starts at 10 a.m. at Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay in Freeport. The benefit is currently accepting donations, sponsors, and raffle items. For more information contact Scott Hogeboom at 850-791-4253 or via email at shogeboom@waltonso.org....

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 12

Fishing is good! Bay: Trout and redfish bites deep. Get out early. Biting on live shrimp and gold spoons. River: Big flathead catfish bites going on. Good size shellcracker biting on all sorts of bait such as crickets and worms 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...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance offering invasive plant removal in South Walton

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) of Northwest Florida State College in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Longleaf Alliance will begin the second year of the Habitat Rx invasive plant removal program in South Walton County. The program is designed for interested property owners who wish to improve local habitat and restore plant and animal biodiversity. Invasive plants disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems by out-competing beneficial native plants, diminishing biodiversity, and reducing food sources and...

Sights and sounds of night tour with Nonie’s Ark Animal EVEntures Aug. 28

Time: 7:30 -9:00 pm The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, are offering the fall season of their popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Discover the sights and sounds of nature at night!  Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters will guide evening Eco-Adventure’s for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance this summer on Wednesday’s. A minimum of five Eventurers are needed and a maximum of 25. We will meet at some of Walton County’s exceptional biodiverse habitats...

Alaqua Animal Refuge pet of the week

Barbee is the epitome of sugar & spice & everything nice. She is a 6 year old, female, Australian Shepherd who was rescued from a county shelter. She weighs about 50 lbs and is such a sweetheart. She longs for human interaction and is a very gentle soul. She is content to spend her days just lying by your side. We don’t know much about her past, but we know that her future is bright! She will be undergoing treatment...

Volunteers needed for oyster shell bagging Aug. 17

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help bag oyster shells on Monday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. You will be bagging at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. RSVP to Rachel Gwin at (850) 200-4173 or gwinr@nwfsc.edu. What to bring/wear: Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle and a hat. Water and gloves will be...

Walton County Health Department hosting water quality testing event Aug. 18

Time: 3 p.m. The Florida Department of Health invites you to join The Florida Department of Health in Walton County officials, State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong, and community leaders as we celebrate exemplary water quality and healthy beach activities in Walton County. Come see how they test water quality, hear what sets Walton County apart and jump in a kayak for a tour where you’ll see firsthand the beautiful landscapes available to residents looking to...

Ability board the perfect ‘paddle therapy’ for South Walton woman

August 30, 2010 was just a typical hot, summer night for South Walton local, Allison Harasin. The twenty-two year old was enjoying a swim in the family pool at their home in Seacrest. Suddenly, something went awry. As Allison dove into the pool, she slipped off the pool’s loose ladder, breaking her C5 and C6 vertebrae in her fall. She was instantly paralyzed from the waist down. Fortunately, she was able to hold herself up as she screamed for her...