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A field of dreams in north Walton County

History states that the original day to honor our fallen soldiers was chosen for a reason Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is...

Free saltwater fishing weekends May 29 – 31 and June 5 – 6

Memorial Day weekend and opening weekend for red snapper will be free 
for Floridians and visitors to the Sunshine State PENSACOLA – Governor Charlie Crist announced two free fishing weekends to help draw visitors to the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine State. Both residents and nonresidents in Florida can fish for saltwater species around the state without a license during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, May 29 to May 31, and the weekend of June 5 and 6, which is...

Gulf red snapper recreational harvest season to reopen June 1

Season open until July 24 The recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens on June 1.  The harvest season is scheduled to remain open until July 24 this year. Anglers may take two red snapper daily from Gulf waters during the open season; however, the captain and crew of for-hire vessels in the Gulf may not keep the recreational bag limit.  The minimum-size limit for recreational red snapper in the Gulf is 16...

Walton County fishing report for May 27

Fishing is great and large fish being caught everywhere! Fresh: River is great, large fish being caught left and right. Bream, shellcracker and blue gill Bay: The bay is over the top right now with lots of large speckled trout, redfish, blues and ladyfish Saltwater: Inshore – Still quite a bit of pompano being caught. Offshore – A mix bag of everything being caught. Note: Currently Walton County off shore waters are offering great fishing opportunities with no effects from...

An incredible school of bull nose rays captured on film in Santa Rosa Beach

A beautiful day brings special treat for beach goers on May 26 This beautiful school of bull nose rays were captured on video by South Walton photographer Fletcher Isacks. Fletcher is working on his videography business and works with his wife Lesley with her photography. Fletcher is currently working on a video with visitflorida.com. To learn more about Fletcher and his wife’s photography, go to: www.isacksphoto.com About bull nose rays (Myliobatis freminvilli) Common Names English language common names for this...

Learn about the gopher tortoise at Topsail June 3

Learn about what makes these creatures are so important to other animals Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, June 3 – 1:30 p.m. Come and join the park for a slide presentation on the gopher tortoise.  Learn about this species of special concern in Florida and what makes them so important to other animals.  Meet at the Day-Use parking area on Hwy 30A to take a short hike to the clubhouse. All programs require a $6.00...