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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Are you looking for a new love in your life? If so, I am the girl of your dreams – tall, dark, and beautiful! But don’t be fooled by my name – Pixie. I am anything but “pixie”. I am a Great Dane/Lab mix, so I am not exactly small. I have been at Alaqua for almost one year. Do you know that is equivalent to seven years in a dog’s life? I like it here at Alaqua, but I...

South Walton Fire District advises on fireworks usage

Florida fireworks, what’s legal and what’s not? The Fourth of July is around the corner, a time many Americans observe their independence by sending bottle rockets into the sky, exploding miniature bombs and unfortunately, breaking a state law. Most fireworks according to Florida State Statute 791 are illegal for consumer use in Florida, even if they’re available for purchase. That can make stocking up for celebrations confusing for residents, tourists and guests alike. Fireworks that explode, fly or lift off...

Highway 83 yard sale Aug. 2

On Saturday, Aug. 2 locals will be lining up State Road 83 selling their yard sale items. The sale starts at the intersection of Highway 90 and 83 in DeFuniak Springs and and extends north to Troy, AL. Sites are located along this stretch of road and include churches, organizations, and family-shared locations. For information about finding a set up area, contact Robert Barley at (850) 585-3674....

TESLA vehicle charging stations coming to DeFuniak Springs

On June 9, 2014 the DeFuniak Springs City Council approved a request by TESLA Motors to install and equip six vehicle charging stations within the city limits. TESLA Motors is an American company based out of Palo Alto, California that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance electric vehicles. TESLA representative Beau Whiteman gave a brief presentation to the Council explaining its long-term goals to provide charging stations across the U.S. The six charging station spaces will be at one location in...

Alaqua Animal refuge furever friends of the week

“Hay!” My name is Ellie and my best friend is Little Ricky. We were born at Alaqua Animal Refuge in March of 2013. Our moms were rescued and brought to the safe haven of this amazing place called Alaqua. We are so lucky, because we have never known anything but love and outstanding care our entire lives here at Alaqua. I guess you could say we have been the “mane attraction” around here. We have been “horsing around” a lot!...

South Walton designer collaborates to create book of 30A sunsets

There’s a new coffee table book available along 30A, and it is chock full of images most everyone can agree as special – “The Sunsets of 30A.” The 128 page coffee table style book is filled with stunning images. The book is the brainchild of publisher Cindy Moskovitz, who has been enjoying South Walton sunsets with her family since the early 80s. Admiring the beautiful work of local photographers, Moskovitz came up with the idea to share and acknowledge the...

Learn how to prepare your pet for hurricane evacuation at Alaqua Unleashed June 21

As the 2014 hurricane season approaches, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Emergency Management and Alaqua Animal Refuge are teaming up to prepare Walton County pet owners to have a plan in place in the event of an evacuation. Do you an evacuation plan for your pets? Whether your pets are big or small, make sure: · their immunizations are current · they have proper identification · they have a safe place to stay Alaqua Animal Refuge, the Walton...