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Chautauqua 5K Run Fun Walk March 13

Proceeds support DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club is hosting their third annual Chautauqua 5K Run/Fun Walk will be held Saturday March 13, 2010.  The event is open to all runners and walkers, men, women and children.  Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at the Amphitheater and the race will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. The course will run through the Historic District and along the DeFuniak Springs Lake Yard.  The entry fee on the day of...

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 February 10

The Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) will be conducting a 180 acre prescribed burn today, February 10, 2010, at the intersection of US Highway 98 East and County Highway 283 (Southeast corner).  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 northeast, smoke will be visible in areas of South Walton and will drift in a southerly direction.   As always, the South Walton Fire District is monitoring 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::...

Chat Holley Road bridge construction

Only outlets are J.D. Miller Road and CR 393 Walton County Public Works crews are working on replacing the bridge located on the east end of Chat Holley Road between Pisces Drive and Taurus Drive. Weather permitting, construction will be completed by the end of April. During this time drivers are being asked to use J.D. Miller Road and N. CR 393 as alternate routes. Please contact Walton County Public Works at 850-892-8108 with any questions....

Where to hunt spring turkeys without a quota permit

Many wildlife management areas do not require quota permit If you weren’t lucky enough to get drawn for a spring turkey quota permit, or if you are looking for even more spring turkey hunting opportunity, don’t fret; there are numerous wildlife management areas (WMAs) that don’t require them. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers 42 public hunting areas statewide where hunters need only to “walk on” to hunt spring turkeys. These hunts are made possible through the...

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...

Public forum on proposal to allow oil drilling well attended

More than 150 people attended the public forum on proposed legislation to allow drilling off Florida coast Feb. 4 at South Walton High School Feb. 4. There were three presenters on the panel, Eric Draper, deputy director of Audubon Florida was at the forum speaking against the proposed drilling on behalf of protectfloridasbeaches.org. David McLain, senior policy director for Apalachicola Riverkeeper, also spoke against proposed drilling. As a former oil spill clean up expert, McLain spoke about the impact of...