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School story book turns to reality for 3rd graders at West Defuniak Elementary

The third grade classes of West Defuniak Elementary have been reading a book called “Aero and Officer Mike.”  The story is about Corporal Mike Matsik and his K-9 partner Aero, who have been partners for four years.  Through words and action-filled photographs, the story captures the two on duty working as one and describes their relationship at work and at play, on duty and off, at the station, responding to emergency calls, and during ongoing K-9 training. The third graders loved...

Knowledge is key when living around black bears

Stash your garbage securely Florida black bears turn into eating machines in late summer and early fall, stuffing their stomachs in preparation for winter. For gluttonous bears, raiding a garbage can may be more appealing than foraging in the woods. To reduce human-bear conflicts during the surge of bear activity in late summer and fall, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges people to keep food sources around their homes and businesses secure from bears. “Due to the...

Santa Rosa Beach artist Joe Elmore brings natural elements to life

Imagine seeing a face, body, or animal in a piece of wood every time you take a good look at it. It is a common occurrence in the artful world of Santa Rosa Beach artist Joe Elmore. Sizing up the wood, cranking up the chainsaw and producing a work of art in minutes is just one of Elmore’s many creative talents. Growing up in the oil and farming town of Taft, California Elmore knew from a young age he wanted...

Cops on Top Summit For Heroes at Lakewood June 29

Date/time: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 11 a.m. Teams from across the country will set out to summit their state’s highest point in honor of the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Whether the team is attempting to climb the tallest mountain or hike the highest hill, each team member will carry with them the memory of the tremendous sacrifice the officers made to protect and serve that State. The annual Summit for Heroes memorial...

Sun Crop Farm in DeFuniak Springs offers fresh, natural produce delivered to your door

Local farmer uses organic methods to grow tasty vegetables Tucked away at the end of Deer Run West in DeFuniak Springs is a five-acre micro farm offering healthy vegetables the local community. Cantaloupe, corn, beans, squash, pepper tomatoes and much more are growing in small plots using organic methods by retired entrepreneur David Watson and his wife Michaela. The couple has lived in the area for many years, formally owning a blueberry farm in Washington County. Acquiring the DeFuniak Springs...

Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail grand opening June 21

Join the Walton County Master Gardeners, Northwest Florida State College, and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance  for the grand opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center. The event will be held on June 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. Both the Walton Area & Destin Area Chambers of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting to open the garden and trail, which everyone is invited to enjoy. Immediately following, from 5 –...

Get ready for the Seaside Fourth of July parade

Always patriotic and fun! It is that time of year again; time to bring out your patriotic paraphernalia to celebrate our Independence Day with the “South Walton 4th of July Parade,” Thurs., July 4th beginning at 8 a.m. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of the Seagrove Plaza (home to Garrett Realty, Bruno’s Pizza, Subway & Good Apples), and roll down Scenic Highway 30A, past the rows of spectators and end in...