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Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Cute guy looking for love Blaze is a 2 and 3 months old neutered Pug Mix. He is light brownish red with a white chest and white tips on his feet. He is a cutie for sure. We are looking for our forever home where we can be the center of attention. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses, goats and birds....

North Walton County experiences snow Feb. 12

Snow falls in North Walton County Unique weather system on Feb. 12 created some fun for locals in North Walton. 10-year-old Grady Luke Gomillion makes his first snow ball ever on Feb. 12. Grady is the son of Jenny Gomillion of DeFuniak Springs. Kerry Trossbach who lives near Paxton snapped this peaceful photo below of huge snowflakes falling. Dreamy!...

Two prescribed burns in South Walton Feb. 16

SANTA ROSA BEACH –The Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) will be conducting a 230 acre prescribed burn today, February 16, 2010, at the intersection of US Highway 98 East and County Highway 283 South (South of Highway 98 East and West of 283 South).  The burn will take place today between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Florida Park Service will be conducting a 50 acre prescribed burn at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Due...

Prescribed burn in South Walton Feb. 17

SANTA ROSA BEACH – The Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) will be conducting a 153 acre prescribed burn today, February 17, 2010, on the South side of US Highway 98 West and the East side of South County Highway 83.  The burn will take place today between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Due to the prevailing wind direction out of the northwest, smoke will be visible in areas of South Walton and will drift to the southeast.   As always, the...

Gulf Place Community Yard Sale Feb. 27

Find some great bargains on the lawn at Gulf Place Community Yard Sale Location: Gulf Place, corner of Scenic Hwy. 30A and CR 393 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gulf Place is hosting its 2nd annual Community Yard Sale on Sat., Feb 27th on the lawn at Gulf Place.  Merchants and vendors welcome, $35/table. Fine art, rugs, shoes, boutiques, baby furniture and coupon books to raise money for charity. Contact Kat via email at: permakat@gmail.com or call 850-267-8458 ::MAP::...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Mellow fellow looking for love Marshall is a 3 year and 2 month old neutered short haired domestic orange and white tabby cat. He is looking for his forever home with lots of love. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses, goats and birds. Alaqua Animal Refuge relies on the kindness and generosity of its supporters. If you would like to adopt...

Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Florida announces its first Women Build program

Enjoy the spirit of giving and volunteer for Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build In late February, Habitat for Humanity of Walton County volunteers who have been working on House # 19 in Mossy Head, will be passing the hard hat over to a team comprised exclusively of women for the inaugural Women Build project. The Women Build teams will install trim work, hang cabinets, paint, landscape, and complete the punch list to prepare the home for the new occupant. Women...

Smiles, comfort and blue-plate specials served at Red Bay Grocery

Down home atmosphere at community grocery and restaurant There is a special place nestled on along County Road 81 in Walton County built on a tried and true basic principle – small town community atmosphere. Red Bay Grocery has been in operation since 1936. The store has had 28 different owners over the years, and then closed in 2008, leaving the community without a gathering spot. In Feb. 2009, Charles Morgan, a seasoned restaurateur and homeowner in Red Bay, rallied...