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Picnic in the park at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Sept. 10

Cool off and enjoy a great picnic on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park. Enjoy free hotdogs, hamburgers, games and swimming with food starting at 11 a.m. Help keep our youth drug and crime free. Sponsored by Teen Court, Ponce de Leon High School, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Holmes County District School Board. Driving Directions:Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Area is located one half mile south of U.S. 90 on C.R. 181A in...

View the sun and the stars at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 3

Date/time: Sat., Sept. 3, 4:30  – 9:30 pm View the sun and the stars from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The Northwest Florida Astronomy Assoc. will be on site with solar telescopes for everyone to see the sun and then after sunset they’ll switch telescopes to aid in viewing celestial objects in the night sky.  There will be plenty of telescopes on site but you are welcome to bring your own  binoculars or telescope if you like.  The park entrance gate closes before...

Morrison springs health advisory lifted

Aug. 23, 2016 – Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the August 10, 2016 health advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. The Health Department will continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of our results.  For more information, contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021....

30A Cornhole tournament benefits Special Olympics Sept. 3

Rosemary Beach Foundation invites you to a day of friendly cornhole competition on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held on the St Augustine Green – Rosemary Beach , FL 32461 – View Map The tournament benefits Rosemary Beach Foundation and their charitable partner, Special Olympics Florida – Walton County. The two-member team, single elimination tournament will be held on the beautiful St. Augustine Green in the Rosemary Beach community. Compete to win...

Alys Beach 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Sept. 4

Runners and families will gather in Alys Beach for the Fifth Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, September 4, 2016. The certified 5K will start in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre and wind through the Gulf-side community and nature trail. Following the 5K, a family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run will kick off for children ages 12 and younger. After the races, runners can gather in the Amphitheatre for awards, live music, a bounce house, and more. Proceeds will benefit...