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World War II Navy veteran treks across the U.S. on a mission

Ernie Andrus grew up in Kansas, a poor farm boy who survived the great depression, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. These days at age 95, he is running across the U.S. to raise funds for the U.S.S. LST 325 ship memorial. This is the second time he’s running. On his first journey, he ran from the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, CA. on October 7, 2013 and reached the Atlantic Ocean, Saint Simons Island, GA. on...

Enter your finest in the Plant Show at the Walton County Fair Oct. 5-6

The Walton County Fair invites all citizens of Walton and Holmes County to enter their finest plants in the 2019 Potted Plant Show. The fairgrounds are located at 790 N 9thStreet in DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Plants will be received on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and again on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.  Exhibitors should bring their entries through the arena door located by the white trailer / fair office. Each person...

Benefit for new Alaqua Animal Refuge facility Oct. 18-19

Alaqua Animal Refuge Announces Animoré A Weekend Benefit for the Love of Animals Alaqua Animal Refuge announced its newest fundraising weekend, Animoré, to be held Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2019 on the grounds of Alaqua’s future home along Highway 20 in Freeport, Florida. Showcasing two events and one epic weekend, Animoré is the first annual festival in celebration of and for the love of animals. The combination of two words, Animoré symbolizes “animals” and “amore,” which means...

Peddler’s Alley open air market in DeFuniak Springs Sept. 28

Peddler’s Alley, an open-air market in DeFuniak Springs historic downtown will be in full swing from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28. Spread across the alleys of downtown between Baldwin Avenue and Nelson Avenue. The alleys have flea market and yard-sale vendors, artists and crafters, vendors of plants, produce, canned goods and bake sale items. Call 850-401-8757 for more information....

First lavender farm in Florida thriving in Southport

With the many challenges of growing lavender in the south, one family has found success right here in the Florida Panhandle. It’s a group endeavor as Jason Leabo, an Air Force combat veteran, his wife Kari, and daughters Jamie and Amber all chip in and work their Southern Grace Lavender Farm in Southport. As Florida’s first lavender farm, it is off to a great start with more than 1,500 plants along with a line of lavender products. Planted right before...

Guided plant stroll at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 19

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Master Gardener Bill Kuenstler on Monday, Aug. 19 from 9 – 11 a.m. for a guided plant stroll. Take a stroll through the park and the campground to explore the plants visible and to see what is in bloom. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes as you’ll be walking on uneven terrain. Entry into the park is free through Labor Day weekend. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at...

Seagrove Beach Real Estate Company hosting “Retire Old Glory” U.S. flag drive

Davis Properties of NW Florida, one of South Walton’s oldest real estate companies, is hosting a South Walton community out-reach project over the next several weeks. “Retire Old Glory” U.S. Flag Drive, is geared toward giving 30A locals a convenient means to properly dispose of their old, worn or tattered American flags. “With Independence Day recently past, we thought that many folks might have purchased new American Flags to display for the Fourth of July holiday. But the dilemma is,...

Florida Forest Service now accepting applications for Longleaf Pine Private Incentive Program

Southport, Fla.– The Florida Forest Service announced that applications are now being accepted for the Longleaf Pine Private Landowner Incentive Program. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The primary objective of the Longleaf Pine Private Landowner Incentive Program is to increase the acreage of healthy longleaf pine forests in Florida by assisting eligible, non-industrial private forest landowners with the long-term investment necessary to establish and maintain the valuable longleaf pine ecosystem. “We are excited to expand the...