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Walton County Emergency Operations prepare for area flooding

Choctawhatchee River expected to crest at more than 18 feet in Bruce UPDATED Dec. 19: Road Closures: River Road, Dead River Road, Berrian Lake Road at Landing Road, Choctawhatchee River Road, Cowford Road, Cedar Log Lake Road, Senterfitt Rd., Senterfitt Rd. Park closures: Tilley Landing, Morrison Springs. Walton County Emergency Operation’s Director, Captain Mike Barker, and his staff are in close contact with the National Weather Service concerning the latest projections for the Choctawhatchee river over coming several days.  The...

Ethereal sunset a visual banquet for the eyes

Beautiful sunsets abound in South Walton Local photographer Brandan Babineaux captured this beautiful sunset Nov. 10 on the beach in South Walton.  Colors come to life during the winter’s southern sunsets in the Florida Panhandle. Living in one of the most beautiful places in the world has its rewards. To learn more about Brandan’s incredible photography, go to: www.brandanbabineaux.com....

DeFuniak Springs farmer harvests a 12 pound sweet potato

That is one big sweet potato! David Adams with Adams Farms recently harvested their largest sweet potato to date. Their sweet potato crop is ready and priced at $5 for a 5 gallon bucket. Call ahead: Tel: 850-978-2747. Directions: From Hwy. 90 in DeFuniak Springs, take Hwy. 83 north. Turn right on Hwy 185 and go approx. 2 miles. Farm is located at 257 T.R. Miller Road. Website: www.adamsfarminc.com...

Buying locally grown produce a winner for consumer and farmer

Locally produced food consumption a healthy and smart choice Ever wonder why the food always tastes better when you buy it from a local farmer? There are many reasons – one being when you buy local food, you reduce your food miles. The fewer miles your food has to travel, the less environmental damage occurs, and the fresher the product. When you buy at farmers markets, farm stands, or direct from the farm, the food is usually picked that day...

Wild hogs bagged opening day of general gun season on Bruce Creek in Walton County

Opening day of general gun productive for local hunter It didn’t take long on Nov. 26 for local hunter, Randy Humphreys to successfully bag two feral hogs within a few hours along Bruce Creek. Randy said he didn’t have to go far from the boat launch before he spotted the two hogs.  Randy has been hunting most of his life and lives in Niceville with his wife Angel. General gun season is Nov. 26-29, 2009 and Dec. 12, 2009 –...

Eden lights up for the holidays

Historic Wesley house decorated through the holidays Candelight tour Dec. 19 from 5 – 9 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden invite you to join them for a tour of the Wesley House through the holidays. All of the rooms of the house have been decorated in Christmas cheer with each  decorated in a variety of different themes by local organizations. This year the Green Thumb Garden Club decorated the parlor, The Friends of Eden the...