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Walton County road closures due to inclement weather Sept. 29, 2015

Updated 12 p.m. NORTH WALTON -Engles Rd.- Water running across it at new bridge -Red Hill Rd/ Sherwood Rd. – Water on the roadway around the bridge. -Indian Creek Ranch Rd. – Currently is impassable, water over road at bridges -White Creek Rd. – Water over the road at bridges -McKinnon Bridge Rd. – Water is currently over the bridge. -Walton Bridge Rd. – Water is currently over the bridge. -W C Currington Rd. – Water over the road at...

Fire prevention pancake breakfast at SWFD WaterColor station Oct. 10

The SWFD Department Relations Committee (DRC) will be hosting its 3rd Annual All You Can Eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. County Highway 395 (Watercolor) from 8 – 11:30 am. Executive Chef Brian Murray, formerly of Watercolor Inn & Resort, Emeril’s Restaurants and current owner of DIG Eatery will be this year’s Celebrity Chef. He has teamed up with US FOODS and will be preparing the best pancakes in...

Getting to Know the Natives – Garden & Trail Tour offered every Wednesday

Every Wednesday from Sept. 16 – Nov. 25 – Time: 3 – 5 p.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, are offering the fall season of their popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Get acquainted with the local flora and fauna as you enjoy a guided tour of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at Northwest Florida State College (South Walton Center). Plants featured in the Garden, Trail and Wildflower Meadow...

Alaqua Animal Refuge pet of the week

Barbee is the epitome of sugar & spice & everything nice. She is a 6 year old, female, Australian Shepherd who was rescued from a county shelter. She weighs about 50 lbs and is such a sweetheart. She longs for human interaction and is a very gentle soul. She is content to spend her days just lying by your side. We don’t know much about her past, but we know that her future is bright! She will be undergoing treatment...

Ability board the perfect ‘paddle therapy’ for South Walton woman

August 30, 2010 was just a typical hot, summer night for South Walton local, Allison Harasin. The twenty-two year old was enjoying a swim in the family pool at their home in Seacrest. Suddenly, something went awry. As Allison dove into the pool, she slipped off the pool’s loose ladder, breaking her C5 and C6 vertebrae in her fall. She was instantly paralyzed from the waist down. Fortunately, she was able to hold herself up as she screamed for her...

Take a guided rare plant walk in South Walton Aug. 8

The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will be hosting a rare plant walk on Aug. 8 Tom Greene, a recognized authority on rare Florida plants, will lead a walk in the pine flatwoods of S. Walton County. See unusual and endangered species with the interpretation of this passionate and knowledgeable botanist. Please wear walking shoes, long pants, and a hat, and bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the Walmart on Hwy. 98 near Sandestin on the portion of the parking...

Mosquito-borne illness advisory in effect for Walton County

Department of Health confirms first human case of West Nile Virus Illness WALTON COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for Walton County according to Holly Holt, DOH-Walton Administrator. A human case of West Nile virus illness has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern that additional residents may become ill. Walton County Mosquito Control, South Walton Mosquito Control and DOH-Walton continue surveillance and prevention efforts and encourage everyone...