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Enjoy migrating hummingbirds in Northwest Florida this fall

Fill up your feeders and enjoy a hummer show! Between now and early spring, rare hummingbird species from out West turn up in Florida on their way to their winter homes in the tropics. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are year-round residents throughout Florida, but many from up North also pass through here on their annual migration to Central America. Floridians who put up hummingbird feeders or grow red or orange tubular flowers may get a glimpse of one of at least nine...

Florida Heritage Day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Oct. 4

Go back in time with the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center on Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibits and demonstrations include: blacksmithing, flint knapping, wood turning, turpentining, whip cracking, local artifacts, pioneers and plants, tours of the historic Florida Cracker house. Kids Activities include Candle Dipping, butter making, corn husk dolls, live farm animals, pioneer games, atlatl throwing, Forida Cracker stories Snacks available for purchase. General Admission: Adults $8, Children $5 2 and under free. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia...

2015 Hunks and Hounds calendar to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge

Alaqua Animal Refuge is offering the 2015 Hunks and Hounds calendar to benefit the refuge. Animal lovers can now pre-purchase the much anticipated calendar at hunksandhounds.com for $24.99. On September 1, 2014, the calendar will be available for $29.99 on the website as well as south Walton area retail stores. The calendar is set to be printed in October. Stay tuned to hunksandhounds.com for updates. Hunks and Hounds photo shoots are still going on and photos will be added to the website...

Alaqua Animal Refuge honors hero of the month

Cathy Potter is our very deserving Animal Hero of the Month for July. Cathy works two full days a week in our “SVU” unit. The SVU unit is for smaller dogs, some with medical issues. Cathy has volunteered with Alaqua for just over two years and has no plans to leave. She truly enjoys working with the animals and being a part of their development, rehabilitation, socialization, and healing. Cathy cleans the houses and kennels, socializes the pups, gives them...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Are you looking for a new love in your life? If so, I am the girl of your dreams – tall, dark, and beautiful! But don’t be fooled by my name – Pixie. I am anything but “pixie”. I am a Great Dane/Lab mix, so I am not exactly small. I have been at Alaqua for almost one year. Do you know that is equivalent to seven years in a dog’s life? I like it here at Alaqua, but I...

South Walton Fire District advises on fireworks usage

Florida fireworks, what’s legal and what’s not? The Fourth of July is around the corner, a time many Americans observe their independence by sending bottle rockets into the sky, exploding miniature bombs and unfortunately, breaking a state law. Most fireworks according to Florida State Statute 791 are illegal for consumer use in Florida, even if they’re available for purchase. That can make stocking up for celebrations confusing for residents, tourists and guests alike. Fireworks that explode, fly or lift off...