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United Way kicks off Coats For Kids Drive

Donate a new or gently used coat and help keep a child warm this winter The United Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, in partnership with A & A Transfer & Storage and Bangkok Cleaners, are hosting their annual coat drive…Coats for Kids at Christmas to help children in need in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Thanks to the support of local banks and businesses, last year over 1,650 coats were cleaned and distributed to many families throughout the community and schools. Help...

Freeport Veterans Memorial dedication Nov. 11

New memorial to honor our Armed Forces The Freeport Town Planters Society in conjunction with The City of Freeport will honor all Armed Forces veterans with a new memorial at Freeport City Hall on SR20 on Nov. 11. There will be a parade starting at 2 p.m. with the dedication starting at 3 p.m. A committee of volunteers has raised more than $30,000 to date for the memorial.  The central obelisk of the monument will be polished with gray granite...

Gulf Place hosting community yard sale Nov. 13

Enjoy the day finding treasures at Gulf Place amphitheater Gulf Place will be hosting their annual community yard sale. For more information call (850) 267-8458. Vendor opportunities are available.  Contact: gulfplaceeventscoord@gmail.com. There will be merchants and individuals selling eclectic items such as boutique clothing, art, designer cosmetics, shoes, watches, books, and all the diverse treasures that a community yard sale bestows at bargain prices. Gulf Place is located on the corner of CR393 and Scenic Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach....

Community Walton hosting fundraiser for 211 service Nov. 20

Event to raise funds to implement 211 service in Walton County Community Walton is hosting a fundraiser to bring 211, an information and referral service to Walton County.  The event will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Miramar Beach on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. In addition to a fun catwalk with local male celebrities, there will be auction items such as Super Bowl tickets in Dallas, A Trip for Two to Tuscany, Italy for Seven Days, Top...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friends of the week

Sweet sisters offer up twice the fun No, you’re not seeing double, but by inviting these two delightful dogs into your life, you will certainly double your fun!  A bluetick coonhound mix, these sweet sisters have been residing at Alaqua Animal Refuge for quite some time.  Seriously neglected both physically and mentally prior to arriving at our peaceful sanctuary, Sissy and Weezie had probably been used mainly for hunting purposes.  It was obvious that they had not been treated with...

Change your clocks, change your battery

SWFD reminds us to keep smoke alarm batteries up to date For 12 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery”, reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks this Sunday, November 7, 2010. “Smoke Alarms – A Sound You Can Live With!” SWFD is so committed to this belief that the Fire District...

Live Oak Landing opens on Black Creek

RV sites, cottages, boat ramp and dock located on Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay FREEPORT – RVC Outdoor Destinations has opened its newest vacation experience “Live Oak Landing” in Freeport on Black Creek. The new development, off of CR3280 is surrounded by water and offers boat access to the Choctawhatchee Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway, and the Choctawhatchee River. “Live Oak Landing provides a better alternative vacation that offers incredible access to nature, fishing, modern amenities, and a...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Nov. 3

Great trout and flounder fishing! Bay: Lot and lots of fish being caught in the bay! Some folks saying they are catching 50-75 fish in one day! Redfish, speckled trout and flounder being caught on gigs and hook and line.  Great speckled trout fishing at the mouth of the river along with white trout. Fresh:  Still lots of crappie being caught, even with the river so low it’s still good and mostly in the deep holes. Danny Copeland wants to...