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Killdeer spotted on Western Lake

This territorial killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) was spotted along the shallow mud flats of Western Lake in Santa Rosa Beach on Feb. 21. The bird must of been nesting in the area as she was not delighted with the presence of paddlers near her spot....

New Heights Wrestling returns to Red Bay Grocery Mar. 27

Fun for everyone in store as New Heights Wrestling entertains in the ring Red Bay Grocery in Bruce is hosting a wrestling match with New Heights Wrestling on Mar. 27. Show starts at 3 p.m. “Last years event was so much fun they are going to do it again,” says Katie Barrineau, general manager of Red Bay Grocery. Admission is free, bring your own lawn chair. Red Bay Grocery has everything else you need: BBQ, beer, snacks, and more Red...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Smart girl looking for forever home Lilly is an approximate 1 and ½-year-old spayed Coon Hound mix. She has a tan and black coat. She is a very energetic, sweet, a very smart girl indeed, and needs a huge fenced in yard for lots of room to run. She is looking for her forever home. 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,...

Deer hunters get better-aligned zones, season dates

FWC announces 2010-2011 hunting season dates Click here for 2010-2011 season dates The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) passed new rules Wednesday affecting deer hunters, beginning with the 2010-11 season. The new rules modified zone boundaries and season dates for deer hunting on private property. “These changes will better align the deer hunting seasons with the rut and are intended to increase hunter satisfaction,” said Cory Morea, Deer Management Program Coordinator for the FWC’s Division of Hunting and Game...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance celebrates opening of South Walton offices Feb. 25

Public invited to social hour and dinner The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance invites everyone to join them for CBA’s Annual Meeting on the 25th of February to celebrate CBA’s move and the future of the organization.  Social hour will begin at 5:30, and dinner and the meeting will begin at 6:30. They would appreciate your RSVP by Friday, February 19th; please email cba@nwfsc.edu or call 850-267-1888. 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach CBA spent the beginning of 2010 settling in to...

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!...

Winter weather advisory and freezing weather safety tips from SWFD

Santa Rosa Beach – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for South Walton on Thursday night and Friday morning. Local meteorologists forecast precipitation and freezing temperatures for the next 36 hours, which may create snow flurries. Although no snow accumulation is anticipated, there is an increased likelihood of ice forming on roads, bridges and low lying areas throughout our District. The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) encourages members of the community to please limit leaving your...

One to two inches of snow predicted north of I-10 in Walton County

DeFuniak Springs Police issues county warning about slick, icy conditions DeFuniak Springs Chief Weeks would like the citizens and anyone in the city of DeFuniak Springs to please be careful while driving. The Weather Service Meteorologists’ predict snow will begin falling early tonight from I-10 northward to the Alabama Stateline. One to two inches is anticipated in the Northern half of Walton County. Heavier amounts are also expected across northern portions of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. With subfreezing...