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Local dentist shares his love of the Choctawhatchee River

Beautiful smiles thrive at John’s Little Acre To say that Doctor John Savage has lived an interesting and productive life is an understatement. Living along the Choctawhatchee River, John has brought hundreds of smiles through his dental practice and kind heart. Born and raised in the Walton County area, John and his family spent most of their lives along the Choctawhatchee River. John’s great grandfather was a dentist who traveled via horse and buggy to treat his patients along the...

Fresh local produce and flowers offered at Red Bay Grocery

Springtime brings out the best in Walton County offerings Red Bay Grocery and Cypress Cattle Company are offering fresh produce and flowers this spring and summer. The freshly grown Walton County produce and flowers are a collaboration of Cypress Cattle Company’s produce matched with Red Bay’s local shareholder’s garden flowers. All will be available for purchase at Red Bay Grocery. Produce: A 10-week offering of a full bushel box of fresh produce From Cypress Cattle Farm is Community Supported Agriculture...

South Walton Fire District Chief receives highest honor

SWFD Chief Rick Talbert Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year From the office of Senator
 Don Gaetz TALLAHASSEE — South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Chief Rick Talbert was honored April 12 as Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Talbert received the state’s highest award for leadership in the firefighting service during ceremonies at Florida’s Capitol where Senator Don Gaetz joined other state officials in paying tribute to Talbert. A career veteran of the fire service, Talbert was chosen by the firefighter community...

SWFD urges residents to use extra caution when burning yard debris

April 11th – 17th is Wildfire Awareness Week SANTA ROSA BEACH – It was a busy weekend for the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) with back to back brush fires, starting on the eve of Wildfire Awareness Week.  Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, announced on Sunday, that April 11-17 is Wildfire Awareness Week. On Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:41p.m., the SWFD received a call for a large outside fire threatening structures. The SWFD arrived quickly...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

A gentleman awaits a comfortable place This is Tarzan, and unlike his leopard skin clad he-man namesake, this handsome tuxedo bedecked guy is a real pussycat.  A one year old male domestic shorthair, his glossy black and white tuxedo coat give him the elegant air of a true gentleman.  Perfectly groomed white whiskers and mesmerizing golden eyes complete his fashion forward look.  Though he may not swing from vines or cavort through deep dark jungles, Tarzan loves to play almost...

Brush fire rages along power lines in South Walton April 10

Update at 6 p.m.: The fire is now contained within Division of Forestry plowed lines around the perimeter. SWFD along with the DOF will be monitoring the area through the evening. At 4 p.m., between five and six acres are burning north of Nuit Street between Church Street and CR 393. South Walton Fire District, Freeport Fire Department and Division of Forestry are currently on the scene of a brush fire in Santa Rosa Beach. All but one of SWFD...

Alaqua Animal Refuge pet of the week

Sweet adorable girl looking for a forever home A four year old Jack Russell terrier, Annabella currently resides at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Sweet, adorable and highly energetic, Annabella loves exercise and would make an excellent companion for someone who enjoys walking or running.  She would feel most comfortable being a member of a single pet household, and is very anxious to find a loving forever home.  Come and pay her a call, she will greet you with enthusiasm and excitement....

Easter egg coloring the natural way

Unique approach provides variations in color Interested in trying something new for Easter egg coloring this year?  Reneé Savary of Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay has shared her recipe to coloring eggs using fresh vegetables. Red: 2 cups of grated beets, 2 cups of water Yellow: 3 large handfuls of yellow/brown onion skins 2 tsp of turmeric 3 cups of water Blue: 1lb frozen blueberries, crushed 2 cups of water Simmer each individually for ½ hour, then strained, add to...