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Trail Tales unveiled at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach

December 13, 2022
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Outdoor Family Fun

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners, along with staff from the Library System, Parks and Recreation, and the Walton County Department of Health, participated in an unveiling ceremony of Trail Tales story posts at Padgett Park on December 6,...

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Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 19

December 12, 2022
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Outdoor Family Fun

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master...

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Discover the tall ship Pinta in Fort Walton Beach Dec. 23 – Jan. 2

December 4, 2022
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Outdoor Family Fun

A replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship will be open for dockside educational tours at Brooks Bridge Marina, 1198 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548 Friday Dec. 23 – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Tours will be open from...

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Walton County fishing report for Dec. 1

December 1, 2022
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Fishing

Fishing is good! River: Catfish, a few shellcracker. Bay: Good redfish and black snapper bites. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here...

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FWC updates to permitting guidelines benefit Florida gopher tortoises

December 1, 2022
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Environment

On Dec. 1, 2022, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved staff’s recommendation to update Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. The goal of the update is to better protect gopher tortoises by incentivizing relocations to protected recipient sites, clearly...

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FWC now accepting applications for newly created Vessel Turn-In Program

November 28, 2022
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Environment

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now accepting applications for a recently approved and newly created Vessel Turn-In Program, a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. VTIP is a voluntary program designed to help owners...

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Merry Main Street holiday events every Saturday in downtown DeFuniak Springs

November 25, 2022
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Outdoor Family Fun

Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its annual holiday events, Merry Main Street, presented in partnership with Visit South Walton. Beginning Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Saturday, December 17, 2022, the free events will include live music and performances, the...

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Chipley Christmas parade and festival Dec. 2 – 3

November 23, 2022
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Outdoor Family Fun

The holiday season is upon us and the Chipley Christmas Fest is excited to be able to offer a full slate of beloved activities (and more!) this year on December 2nd & 3rd, 2022. The Annual Christmas Parade will begin...