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South Walton Fire District reminds citizens to change your clock, change your battery

Spring forward on Sunday, Mar. 11 For 14 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery”, reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks this Sunday, March 11, 2012. SWFD is so committed to this belief that the Fire District will install and replace batteries in smoke detectors for South Walton residents who are...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friends of the week

What’s better than a cute Cocker Spaniel? Why, two of them of course! Both these beauties have been spayed and given microchips as well as all their vaccinations. And although they are currently being treated for heartworm, they will be ready for adoption in a few more weeks. So this is a heads up for all interested special someones out there to get their names on the list of potential forever companions. Bella and Buffy play very well with other...

Davis Properties in Seagrove caters to bicyclists, butterflies, and bees

New real estate office provides a friendly and welcome rest stop along 30A Next time you are in Seagrove, stop by the new Davis Properties office and rest a while. The company’s new outdoor surroundings are a welcome repose for pedestrians and cyclists alike. The location is hard to miss with a whimsical, brightly colored Watermelon bench out front. When owner Larry Davis planned the company’s new digs, he wanted to create something inviting for folks passing by. And indeed...

Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays will make up the exhibit, including members of the Walton Guard who will be at each site explaining the history of the Guard during the Civil War. Live Civil War-era music will be performed by the 97th Regimental String Band...

Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch will be available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Place your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill,  then processed on their chipper. Mulch will be available free to county residents and available the first week in Jan. For those that...

Alaqua Animal Refuge forever friend of the week

Good looking fella looking for a new home What an irresistible face! This sweet Schnauzer/Terrier mix was taken from the home in which he grew up and dropped off by his family at a kill shelter.  Thankfully he was rescued, is now safe and sound at Alaqua Animal Refuge, and making lots of new friends. Like all the animals at Alaqua, AJ has his Christmas list ready for Santa. It’s short and to the point. He wants nothing more than...