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Enjoy the beach at a Florida Panhandle State Park this holiday weekend

Northwest Florida State Park beaches are open and the water is beautiful The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service encourages residents and travelers to visit Florida’s state parks and pristine beaches this Memorial Day weekend. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf has not impacted any of Florida’s shoreline and all 160 Florida State Parks, including 24 state park beaches along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, are open for public enjoyment. Here is a...

Learn about sea turtles at Topsail May 27

Learn about preserving these majestic creatures at Topsail Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, May 27 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are gearing up for another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about common Sea Turtles at Topsail.  Be a part of an enlightening program and see what you can do to help preserve these awe inspiring creatures of the sea. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk with...

Walton County beach driving permits now on sale

Only those holding existing permits will be granted new one effective June 1 Walton County tax collectors office is now offering beach driving permit renewals. Effective June 1, only real property owners in Walton County will be issued renewals. Those owners also must already have an existing permit in their name on Jan. 12 of this year. Vehicles must be four wheel drive and titled in the name of the permit holder. Additional requirements include: • Permit applicants must own...

A beautiful beach day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Another day in paradise and the beaches are open! Jayden and Jackie Roe spent the morning of May 17 strolling the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach. “Huge dunes, the mountains of Florida, ghost crabs crawling everywhere, emerald green water, sugar white sand. If you’ve ever seen a more beautiful beach, please let me in on it,” said Kelly Roe, Jayden and Jackie’s mom. Currently the beaches in South Walton County, Florida are not affected by the...

South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament huge success

More than 100 young anglers caught pompano, whiting, flounder and catfish A perfect day was on tap as young anglers enjoyed the day catching fish along South Walton’s Grayton Beach.  Coastal Conservation Association hosted the annual fishing event on May 15 with more than 100 kids joining in on the popular tournament. More than 100 participants were given their own rod and reel combo and tackle donated from Fish Florida, a state-wide organization that provides the rods and tackle from...

Walton County temporarily removes hay bales and barriers from beaches

Bales and concrete barriers placed at strategic locations until needed Walton County Sheriff’s personnel and Walton County Public Works employees have removed hay bales and are in the process of removing concrete barriers off South Walton County Beaches.  The material has been placed at a strategic location in the event it has to be redeployed. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center Director, Captain Mike Barker says, “Every effort is being made to ensure that marine life is not affected...

Billabong Grom Comp surfing competition May 22

Billabong Grom Comp for Surfers 12 and under to be held at Pompano Joe’s in Miramar Beach 9 a.m. Great surfing competition for young surfers ages 12 and under  will include three divisions—Super Groms ages 8 and under, Mini Groms ages 10 and under, Groms ages 12 and under and Tiny Groms (Ages 6 & under). There will also be a Open Groms division where competitors will be required to catch waves on their own without assistance.  No surfing experience...