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Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Florida announces its first Women Build program

Enjoy the spirit of giving and volunteer for Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build In late February, Habitat for Humanity of Walton County volunteers who have been working on House # 19 in Mossy Head, will be passing the hard hat over to a team comprised exclusively of women for the inaugural Women Build project. The Women Build teams will install trim work, hang cabinets, paint, landscape, and complete the punch list to prepare the home for the new occupant. Women...

Deer season is not over yet in Florida Panhandle

Outta the woods: Northwest Florida deer in rut Thus far, this deer season has been pretty good to me as far as quantity goes.  I shot two does during doe week, and I got my season limit on fall gobblers, but I have yet to even see horns, much less harvest a buck.  But I still have plenty of room left in my freezer, and I’m not throwing in the towel just yet.  After all, there are still lots of...

Northwest Florida Water Management District monitors area springs

Spring sampling helps protect resources Since 2001 the Northwest Florida Water Management District has helped protect the region’s springs by collecting data, conducting spring inventories and monitoring water quality and distribution.  This is part of the statewide Florida Springs Initiative, funded by the Florida Legislature, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Some of the measurements taken by the District are nitrate concentrations, and they tell an important story. “The nitrate load discharged from Jackson Blue Spring represents an...

Smiles, comfort and blue-plate specials served at Red Bay Grocery

Down home atmosphere at community grocery and restaurant There is a special place nestled on along County Road 81 in Walton County built on a tried and true basic principle – small town community atmosphere. Red Bay Grocery has been in operation since 1936. The store has had 28 different owners over the years, and then closed in 2008, leaving the community without a gathering spot. In Feb. 2009, Charles Morgan, a seasoned restaurateur and homeowner in Red Bay, rallied...

Step Up Florida Dune Ecosystems Hike at Topsail Feb. 20

Take a hike and learn about the dune ecosystems Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 10:30 a.m. Come and join the park folks for a hike. Visitors will be guided down the paved tram path to get to the beach where they will  learn about the plants and animals that live in a dune ecosystem and then walk back on the tram path.  Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. $6.00 entry admission into the park. Call (850) 267-8330...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens Feb. 20

Camellias in bloom at Eden Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to their annual Camellia Fest on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Festivities will include talks on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), general maintenance and pest control of Camellias and floral...

Seaside spices things up with outdoor events Feb. 12-13

Something for everyone with movie under the stars, Mardi Gras celebration, concert and more Fun activities are in store with something for everyone as Seaside hosts a variety of events the weekend of Feb. 12-13, with a movie, Krewe of Wee-De-Leis Mardi Gras Celebration, and Valentine’s Day concert. Friday, Feb. 12 President’s Weekend Movie Night Under the Stars – National Treasure: Book of Secrets 7 p.m. – Lawn of Holl Building Join Seaside as they celebrate President’s Day Weekend with an...

Choctawhatchee River near Bruce at major flood stage

Choctawhatchee River expected to crest at more than 17 feet in Bruce The Choctawhatchee River near Bruce has reached flood stage and expected to crest at 17.4 ft. Jan 25.  Click here for NOAA predictions. National Weather Service Report: FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 223 PM EST SUN JAN 24 2010...