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Free firewise workshop for homeowners Apr. 12

Learn how to protect your home from wildfires The Florida Division of Forestry in cooperation with the South Walton Fire District is sponsoring a Firewise workshop in South Walton County, Tuesday, April, 12, 2011, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at the South Walton Fire District Headquarters at 911 CR 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. This workshop is free, includes dinner, and is open to all homeowners and residents in the community. The goal is to help homeowners learn simple actions they...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friends of the week

Two of a kind felines looking for new best friend There are all kinds of awesome animals in the Alaqua family, and even though families aren’t supposed to have favorites, sometimes we just can’t help ourselves.  Two excellent examples of some feline favorites at Alaqua Animal Refuge are Rin Tin Tin and Diddle. Part of their popularity is the simple fact that both of them are extremely personable and affectionate.  As far as appearance goes, Rin Tin Tin, a Maine...

Haz-mat collection day Mar. 5

Get rid of those old tires, paint and computer equipment Date: March, 5th 2011 8 a.m. – 12 Noon Dispose of hazardous household wastes: Pesticides, used oil, stale gasoline, solvents, fertilizers, paint, paint thinner, break fluid, anti-freeze and other materials. Waste tire amnesty will also be held. Walton County residents may bring up to 12 tires per resident. Old computer equipment will be accepted as well. No gas cylinders or explosives Location Walton County Fairgrounds, DeFuniak Springs – South Walton...

Mission Play Park opens in Santa Rosa Beach

New park includes slides, seesaws and climbing features Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones announces a grand opening for Mission Play Park on Thursday, March 10 at 10 a.m.   The park is located at the end of Moll Drive in Santa Rosa Beach, west of County Road 393 and south of U.S. 98. As a part of Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach, the park offers a number of climbing features, slides, seesaws, and other activities for children...

Walton County Sheriff’s canines score big in regional competition

One top dog headed to nationals Walton County Sheriff K-9 teams took home top honors during the recent competition held in Destin. During the week of February 21 through 25, 2011, Walton County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit members participated in the United States Police Canine Association, Region One Certification and Field Trials. Over seventy (70) canine teams from Florida and Georgia participated in the Region One Trials, hosted by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. “We are very proud of our...

Walton County History Fair and antique tractor show Mar. 12

Learn about history and watch an antique tractor pull The Walton County Fairgrounds will be chock full of activities on Sat. March 12 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Walton County Heritage Association and Museum will host its Walton County History Fair with documents, photographs and antiques of Walton County’s history. The Walton County Fair Association will be hosting an antique farm implement exhibit and tractor pull event. Games, crafts and food vendors will be on hand along with...

Entries sought for American Pride landscape competition

Green thumbs compete Entries are being sought for this year’s American Pride Landscape Competition for residential and commercial gardens. Sponsored by Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa Beach, the competition will be held starting March 18 through April 18, 2011.   No garden is too small or too big.  All types of garden may be entered: patios, sun decks, shade gardens, container gardens, water gardens, wildflower or native gardens. To be eligible to enter, the garden must be located in...

FWC proposes increase to red drum bag limit in northern Florida

Redfish bag limit to be raised from one to two per person The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday proposed a draft rule that would raise the recreational daily red drum bag limit from one fish to two per person in northern Florida.  In addition, the FWC is proposing to create three regional management areas for red drum and establish a statewide eight-fish red drum daily vessel limit.  The Commission also intends to develop ways to modify...