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Florida Department of Health in Walton County encourages flu vaccination

Increase in influenza-like illness in Panhandle The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) recommends flu vaccination due to an increase in Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) in the Panhandle area. “We are encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated this season to get vaccinated now,” said Holly B. Holt, BSN, MSM, DOH-Walton Health Officer.  “Flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May.  It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in...

Freeport Festival of Trees Dec. 13, 14, 15

Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending the Freeport Town Planters Festival of Trees. The event will be at the Freeport Community Center on Fri., Dec. 13, from 3 – 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and on Sun., Dec. 15, from 1 – 5 p.m. The trees have been decorated by individuals, organizations, and business and are competing for the People’s Choice award, to be presented at the end of the show on...

Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Town Center Nov. 30

Buy the perfect gift from a local artisan On Saturday, November 30 from 5 – 9 p.m., the WaterColor Community Association will host their 6th Annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market in WaterColor’s Town Center. This holiday event is complete with falling snow, horse-drawn carriage rides around Cerulean Park, bonfires and s’mores, pictures with Santa Claus, lighting of the tree, music, luminaries around the park, beautiful lighting around Town Center, holiday eats, hot chocolate and of course a Winter...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosting Christmas gift drive

The Christmas season is once again upon us. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, and local businesses that would like to contribute to the purchasing of Christmas gifts for 250 children in need here in our community. There have a number of ways in which you can participate with helping us to provide these gifts. Below is a list of the options. If you would like to be a part please contact Lt. Danny...

Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers three varieties: Leyland Cypress, Southern Red Cedar and Arizona Blue Ice Cypress. The Strickland’s have now planted Virginia Pine and...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival Nov. 17

The 3rd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held on Sunday, November 17, from 1 – 4 pm on East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.  This FREE Community Festival is a fun-filled afternoon for 2- and 4-legged friends.  Your dog can be a part of a variety of competitions – children’s handling, best trick, dog fashion show, and more.  Music, bake sale, dance performances, and agility demonstrations will keep everyone entertained.  Pet adoptions by Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Dog  Pet-icures by...

Veterans Day celebration held in Freeport Nov. 11

More than 150 attendees enjoyed a Veterans Day Celebration under sunny skies at the Freeport Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11, 2013. The event included tribute by Russ Barley, mayor of Freeport, presentation of Colors and raising of the Service Branch Flags by Walton High School Air Force ROTC, National anthem by Latilta Hughes, Military Branch songs by Amy Blizzard, keynote speaker Capt. Kathryn “Bonnie” Bonner USN (Ret), a sweet Americana song from Freeport Elementary School Choir, Taps and gun...