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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park hosting 5K run/walk Feb. 17

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for Love Tracks, a 5K Fun Run/Walk on February 17, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  While on a paved trail through the park race participants will enjoy a beautiful view of long leaf pines, saw palmettos and a variety of other plants and animals. Those running or walking the 5K without a dog will start at 8:00a.m.  Those running or walking with a...

FWC certifies new state record shoal bass caught on the Chipola River

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record shoal bass weighing 5.95 pounds and measuring 22.4 inches long, caught by 14-year-old angler Sheldon Grace from Headland, Alabama. Sheldon was excited to catch his shoal bass from a kayak in the Chipola River near Altha, Florida. “I fought him for about 30 minutes and then when I got him close to the kayak, the jig popped right out of his mouth,” said Sheldon. “I...

Veterans Day events in Walton County

Freeport celebrates veterans with ceremony and benefit jam Nov. 10 and 11 Veterans ceremony: The City of Freeport is hosting their 8th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. The event will include the unveiling and dedication of the new Purple Heart Memorial. The ceremony will be held at Freeport Veterans Memorial at Casey Park, 112 SR 20 adjacent to City Hall. Veterans Jam: A concert to benefit the Freeport Veterans Memorial will be held at...

Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay Oct. 5 – 7

The 73rd annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo will be held Oct. 5 – 7 in Bonifay, FL. Events start on Thursday with Kids Night – Free admission for children under 10 years old.There will be stick horse races for children 10 and under. (children pre-register for race at booth inside stadium) Friday and Saturday kick off with parade at 1 p.m. Route: Begins at the north end of Bonifay in front of the Piggly Wiggly and travels south on Waukesha Street/Highway 79, turns right...

Washington County Fun and Fitness 5K Colorburst Sept. 23

The 3rd Annual Washington County Fun & Fitness 5K Colorburst is held to support the Florida Surgeon General’s Healthiest Weight Florida’s 5K Initiative. The purpose is to bring awareness of the importance of increasing physical activity, improving nutrition habits and celebrating clean air. The event will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Old Chipley High School track on North Railroad Ave in Chipley, FL. Registration begins at 7am. A finale party complete with a live DJ, activities for...

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Alys Beach Sept. 3

Runners and families gather in Alys Beach for their Sixth Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on the Sunday before Labor Day, September 3, 2017. The certified 5K starts at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre and winds through the Gulf-side community and nature trail. Following the 5K, the 1 Mile Fun Run for children ages 12 and younger kicks off. 5K starts at 7 a.m. followed by the 1 Mile at 8:15 a.m. at Alys Amphitheatre at Alys Beach, E....

Wausau Possum Festival Aug. 5

Head over to downtown Wausau in Washington County for some possum fun! Beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and the annual ‘Possum Trot’ 5k Run, locals and visitors alike enjoy a full day of festivities, including the annual Possum Parade, Possum Auction and culminating at 8 p.m. with an old-fashioned square dance. Other activities include parade and possum auction, arts and crafts and live bluegrass and gospel music all afternoon, Possum King and Queen contest, entertainment, arts and...