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Champions run in the family at Ultimate Archery

Local family world-class competitive archers If you are looking to meet world-class champion archers in Northwest Florida, you don’t have to go far out of Walton County to find them. Great sportsmanship hits the target with the Marlow family in Ebro. Mike Marlow, wife Linda and their two sons Tyler and Jacob have taken their favorite pastime to the ultimate level. Competing in archery tournaments across the country, the family has won four state titles, one sectional National Field Archery...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Friendly canine looking for new home Some folks like their chili on the mild side, some like it spicy. Some prefer red chili, others go for the white. And then there are those who don’t care for chili at all. At Alaqua Animal Refuge we have a Chili that everyone will love. Of course, this Chili is not the soup of the day, he’s a very special little dog. This Dachshund/Terrier mix thoroughly enjoys playing with his canine companions, and...

Highway 83 Yard Sale in DeFuniak Springs Aug. 6

Yard sale to stretch 30 miles up SR83 On Sat. Aug. 6, 2011, locals will be lining up State Road 83 selling their yard sale items. The yard sale starts at the intersection of Highway 90 and 83 in DeFuniak Springs and extends 30 miles north to Highway 52. Sites are located along this stretch of road and include churches, organizations and families. Sites are available for vendors at no charge. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Robert Barley at...

Mandatory burn ban in effect for Walton County

Recent drought conditions prompt decision At their meeting June 28, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners instituted a mandatory burn ban throughout Walton County due to current drought conditions. As long as the ban remains in effect, fireworks that would normally be classified as legal – such as sparklers – are prohibited. Under Florida law, setting off illegal fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Please encourage visitors, colleagues...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Lucky looking for loving home As you can see, this Australian Shepherd/Chihuahua mix is a very happy guy. This handsome fellow holds onto the hope that a new special someone will come along, discover him and know that Lucky is the perfect dog with whom to share a loving forever home. Even if a pet isn’t in your immediate future, it couldn’t hurt to swing by for a visit to meet Lucky and all the rest of Alaqua’s amazing animals....

Drought conditions prompt special concern over fireworks this 4th of July

Play it safe, leave the firework displays to the pros Click here for Walton fireworks displays The Walton County Safety Coalition (WCSC) – comprised of the South Walton Fire District (SWFD), the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the Florida Division of Forestry – is urging special caution with fireworks this Fourth of July holiday, and reminds the public that, not only are fireworks extremely dangerous, but most are prohibited in the state...

Lazy, hazy days of summer officially here

June 21st marks the summer solstice The lazy, hazy days of summer are officially here at 12:16 p.m. CDT on June 21 as the summer solstice arrives bringing the longest day of the year. The summer solstice occurs at the moment the earth’s tilt toward from the sun is at a maximum. Therefore, on the day of the summer solstice, the sun appears at its highest elevation with a noontime position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice....