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Walton County fishing report for Aug. 3

Amberjack season open, kings in the Gulf and Bay Salt: King mackerel still red hot right now, in the 12-15 lb. range. Lots of bait fish showing up again since the Gulf has calmed down. Catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper and amberjack which puts on a good bite. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Speckle trout and redfish EARLY in the a.m. Catching on top suspending baits and shrimp....

Oyster reef building volunteers needed Aug. 5th, 12th and 26th

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help build an oyster reefs on Aug. 5th 12th and 26th. The project will last from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. You will be bagging oyster shell at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College. Everyone will travel as a group to place bagged oyster shell in the water at a reef site near Live Oak Point (Hogtown Bayou). Some transportation to reef site is available. Meet at the...

Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Aug. 4

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of your burning questions on Thurs., Aug. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Call (850) 267-8330 for...

Rough surf conditions in South Walton from tropical storm Don

Red flags flying today Tropical storm Don brings rough conditions to the beaches of South Walton July 28, 2011.  The bumpy/choppy surf conditions this morning are a windy swell building a bit this afternoon into SSE winds 10-15 knots. South Walton Fire District advises staying close to shore.  Even though the wave heights are only around 2 feet, there WILL BE some strong rip currents across our beaches today. Rip current risk: high…a high risk of rip currents means that wind,...

Brush fire raged in Santa Rosa Beach

Fire now contained Updated 6:50 p.m. A several acre brush fire raged in Santa Rosa Beach July 14 near the South Walton High School. The fire was located between the rear of the high school and J.D. Miller Road. There were no evacuations ordered according to Asst. Chief Mark Anderson. Both South Walton Fire District and Dept. of Forestry worked the scene along with assistance from Okaloosa, Ocean City, Fort Walton, Freeport Fire and Walton County Emergency Management. South Walton...

Wading birds forage in South Walton

Early morning brings birding opportunities Early risers may have a great opportunity to watch some beautiful birds. These wading birds were spotted two mornings in a row foraging in a wetland area off of J.D. Miller Road in South Walton County. Some of the birds spotted around 6 a.m. were white ibis, little blue herons, great egrets along with mottled colored first summer white ibis and juvenile little blue herons....