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Tropical Storm Lee hammers South Walton beaches

Storm produces strong rip currents, beach erosion  A high surf advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Sept. 6 as strong winds and high surf conditions hammer South Walton Beaches. On Sept. 4 Tropical Storm Lee inched its way onhore in Louisiana with sustained winds of 45 m.p.h. Lee will gradually weaken as it moves northeastward into Mississippi and Alabama Monday and Tuesday. Large waves will continue to affect the Florida Panhandle beaches through Tuesday. Although the surf will be...

Go fishing with the pros!

Your guide to the best fishing in the Walton County area For those that like to cast a line out in the water, it goes without saying that fishing is always good in Walton! Most anytime of year, a good angler is bound to catch something – whether surf fishing for pompano, catching snapper in the Gulf, or reeling in a redfish in the Bay. The Gulf of Mexico, the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Choctawhatchee River, and its many tributaries offer...

Learn about sea turtles at Topsail Aug. 18

Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on sea turtles. It is a very special time of year for our sea turtles and a walk along the beach may lead you to a discovery of new life. Sea turtles are busy digging, flipping up sand and laying eggs along the beaches of Florida. Learn some fun facts...

Balloon releases take a toll on wildlife

Think twice before releasing balloons into our environment The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds event organizers and other Floridians about a law prohibiting the release of more than nine lighter-than-air balloons within a 24-hour period. While releasing balloons is often an idea of groups that wish to honor an event or lost loved one, the FWC encourages the public to choose more environmentally responsible actions for their events. Balloons released in Florida almost inevitably end up in...

Be mindful at the beach, sea turtles are hatching

Remember, beach goers are guests in wildlife’s natural environment It is sea turtle nesting season in South Walton along our beaches. As of Aug. 5, 2011, 36 sea turtle nests have been laid this season, and more are are expected. There are also hundreds of baby turtles hatching in the evening hours along our beaches. If you see a sea turtle, it is important to stay out of its way. Do not put your hands on or near the turtle....