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Taste of Home Cooking School coming to DeFuniak Springs March 19

The Taste of Home Cooking School is returning to DeFuniak Springs for the 19th annual spring show sponsored by WZEP Radio Station. The show will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Walton High School. Culinary specialist Michelle “Red” Roberts will be featured. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to come early to visit booths hosted by local vendors and register for door prizes. VIP tickets are $45 and general admission...

Explore area history at Walton County’s Heritage Museum

Peek into the past in DeFuniak Springs Interested in learning about Walton County’s history? Head over to the Heritage Museum in DeFuniak Springs and take a journey into the past. Run by volunteers with the Walton County Heritage Association, the museum offers a peek into area history from 1885 – 1945. A variety of historical artifacts including arrowheads, old turpentine pottery shards, military information and more are on hand at the museum. One of the highlights is a handmade 12...


Camellia and Art Fest at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 23

Learn all about camellias Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to the annual Camellia and Art Fest on Saturday, Febuary 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festivities begin with talks being given on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), and the general maintenance and pest control of Camellias.  Camellias, air layered from Eden plants, will be available from the...

Valentine tour of homes Feb. 16 and 17

Tour six South Walton homes The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County announces the 2013 Valentine Tour of Homes featuring six  South Walton homes. The annual event is expanding this year, opening homes on the tour both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from Noon to 4 p.m., those who love of art, design and architecture will be rewarded with the artistically indulgent, self-guided tour. Six distinct and...

Raccoon in Miramar Beach tests positive for rabies

Rabies is preventable, not curable — make sure your pets are vaccinated A raccoon that died following a fight with a family dog in the area of Miramar Beach has tested positive for rabies. The family pet did not have a current rabies vaccination. Walton County Health Department officials recommend that unvaccinated ‘victim’ animals be euthanized to stop the spread of the virus if the other animal tests positive for rabies or cannot be tested. Two additional cases of wild...

The ferocious ant lion is an ant bully

Doodlebug has a huge appetite By Jessica Therriault, FWC 
 Ever wonder what digs those cone-shaped indentations in sandy areas of your yard? It is an insect called an ant lion. The ant lion is neither an ant nor a lion. It is a harmless (to people) insect that looks more like a sci-fi movie monster than a real-life backyard critter. It has an appetite to match its ferocious appearance, and its name has everything to do with its favorite...

Freeport church offers garden greens to community

A mess ‘o greens offered at Freeport United Methodist The generous folks at Freeport United Methodist Church have planted a community garden that gives back. Rev. Wesley Syfrett along with volunteers Ed Yerbey, Butch Shaffer, Greg Yancy and Brian Babbs decided in 2011 to do something that gives back to the community. A field was plowed, a sprinkler system put in and rows of greens such as collards, mustard, spinach along with radishes were planted. “It’s open to the public...