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Walton County fishing report for Mar. 24

Bass starting to come out of the beds Some bass coming out of the beds in the ponds. Crappie, catfish and sheepshead along the causeways. Some redfish, scattered trout as there is still a lot of fresh water pushing them west. Saltwater: Some white trout, pompano and redfish. Click here for  best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s...

March for Misty 5K and 10K Fun Run and Family Day Mar. 27

Head up to Hammock Bay and help a local gal in need of support The March For Misty 5K and 10K Fun Run, walk, stroll will benefit Misty Williams, a young 32-year-old local woman who is battling stage 4 cancer. Activities will be held at Hammock Bay Lake Gazebo on March 27 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. A morning of family fun, camaraderie, will help this courageous woman fight for her life. All registration fees & donations will be a...

Alaqua Animal Refuge Friend of the Week

What a fabulous face! Naomi, a fox terrier with soulful dark eyes and a winsome personality, arrived at Alaqua Animal Refuge last October a very shy little girl.  Thanks to the loving care of Alaqua Animal Refuge’s staff and volunteers, she has come out of her shell and is an exceptionally sweet and friendly dog.  Between two and three years of age, Naomi has been spayed and neutered and is current on all her vaccinations.  This affectionate, playful pup is...

Hello first day of Spring

Spring is officially in the air in Walton County! The Black titi (Cliftonia monophylla) is also known as the buckwheat tree. Found common in our wetland areas, it is an evergreen shrub or small tree to 30 ft; smooth bark, gray to grayish-brown; simple alternate leaves, evergreen, short-stalked to sessile; flowers white to pinkish in short racemes, clustered; winged fruits....

Walton County fishing report for March 17

Best fishing along the causeways Redfish and sheepshead abundant along the 331 bridge, Mid-Bay Bridge and Destin bridge. Scattered reports of trout in the rivers. “Should get better if the weather holds,” said Danny Copeland of Copeland’s Gun Shop. Click here for  best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida...

Healthy Floridians dog walk in DeFuniak Springs Mar. 27

Have fun around the lake and enjoy some great exercise for you and your dog! The Walton County Health Dept. is sponsoring its third annual “Healthy Floridians” dog walk around Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs on Sat. March 27 with free registration starting at 10 a.m.  Best Dressed Dog contest judging at 11:30 a.m.  Free frisbee and leash for first 50 dogs.  Rain date April 24th.  In recognition of Gov. Crist’s proclamation of March as “Healthy Floridians Month” to promote...

Blue eyed deer spotted in Santa Rosa Beach

Young blue-eyed deer spotted in Walton County Sonia-Dorise Miller Sessum of Santa Rosa Beach snapped this photo recently of a blue-eyed deer. “Last year there were three fawns born and about 4 weeks ago, I noticed that this boy had the most beautiful eyes….it really is striking,” said Sonia. Sonia continued to say that there are seven deer that live in her family’s neighborhood… “or rather we live in theirs,” Sonia quipped....