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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Joyful border collie mix looking for new best friend This Susie-Q, a beautiful Border Collie mix who has come through some extremely difficult times.  After being shot through her right eye, she was able to survive and give birth to a litter of puppies.  Now fully recovered, Susie-Q has been spayed and is current on her immunizations.  In spite of all the hardships she has experienced, Susie-Q is a delightful canine companion with a real zest for life.  One of...

Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 18-21

Be a part of something big! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps...

Red Bay Grocery sustains major damage from fire

Future uncertain for popular grocery and restaurant Red Bay Grocery, a favorite gathering place in Walton County has a uncertain future as a major fire and water damage destroyed much of building on Jan. 18, 2011. What started as smoke coming out of the top front of the structure around 10:30 a.m., spread quickly throughout the wood frame building’s attic space. Fire crews from Walton County, Arglye and Freeport battled the blaze and continued to work on the structure throughout...

Patriot Flag flies in Walton County

Chilly rain does little to dampen spirit of ceremony The chilly morning rain did little to dampen the spirit of those that attended the Patriot Flag ceremony Jan. 17 in front of the Publix of South Walton in Santa Rosa Beach. Hosted by Ann Haigh, Blue Star Mother, the ceremony included members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and several fire districts. The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) hoisted the 60 by 30 foot American “Patriot” flag. This was the...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Little dog with soul looking for someone special This little dog with the fabulous face and the big soulful eyes is Naomi.  A Jack Russell terrier mix, she is quite the lady, and has been a favorite of both staff and volunteers from the day she first arrived at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Initially a bit shy, Naomi has come out of her shell and is an exceptionally sweet, friendly dog.  She loves to play, and really enjoys the company of...

Icy conditions on Walton’s lakes and bayous

Freezing temperatures create ice on lakes and bayous Hard freeze warning across all of Walton County tonight. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21 in North Walton and a low of 27 in South Walton. North northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph....

Patriot Flag to fly in South Walton Jan. 17

Memorial flag on its journey across all 50 states honoring the fallen on September 11, 2001 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hoist a 60 by 30 foot American “Patriot” flag at Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. The Patriot Flag is part of a yearlong memorial leading up to the tenth...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Gentle feline looking for love Green eyes, a creamy white coat and the most loving nature you could hope to find in a cat, all these qualities and more characterize this week’s pet.  Cinnci is a beautiful seven month old Himalayan mix.  Her fur is invitingly soft, and white all over with the exception of a charming diamond of silver-gray right on the crown of her head.  The last of her litter remaining at Alaqua Animal Refuge, she’s hoping that,...