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Walton county fishing report for Oct. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Lots of small trout being caught. Reds biting too on gold spoons. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, biting on shrimp right now. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon....

Energy Expo in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 8

Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The City of DeFuniak Springs will be hosting the third annual Energy Expo on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The expo is scheduled to start at 8:00 am with exhibits beginning at the caboose on Circle Drive. The Expo is FREE. The expo will be an excellent opportunity to explore and discover the technologies and initiatives that can help us individually and as a community to save money and reduce waste. There will be many...

Walton county fishing report for Oct. 22

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bite is still on, biting on shrimp. Reds biting too on gold spoons. River: Hybrids at the mouths of the river, biting on shrimp right now. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store...

Public meeting regarding camping in the Choctawhatchee Wildlife Management Area Oct. 30

On Thursday, October 30 at 6 p.m., District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Bill Chapman’s office will be hosting a public meeting at the Red Bay Community Center.  This meeting will be in regard to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) proposed camping rule changes on the Choctawhatchee River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), in partnership with the Northwest Florida Water Management District (District). In order to provide information to the public, representatives from the FWC and Northwest Florida Water...

Witches of South Walton take flight Oct. 31

The Witches of South Walton will take flight on their 11th annual ride from Gulf Place to Butler Elementary on Friday, October 31, at 7 a.m. The Witches of South Walton is a group of women founded by Carol Stafford and Le Thompson dedicated to raising money for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. The fundraising ride began with just a few friends and has grown over the years to include a registration pre-ride party, a post-ride breakfast with an exciting...

Learn about Florida black bears at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 31

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to an informational program on the Florida Black Bear. This program will cover the basics of the bears life in Florida, such as life span, denning habits, eating habits, and much more. This will be an all ages program and will take place in the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A,...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center hosting Fall Festival Nov. 1

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s​ annual Fall Festival ​will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include a spooky trail, hay rides, festival food, live music, face painting, Alaqua animal adoptions, fun games, fall themed arts and crafts, bounce house, dunk tank, local vendors, and more; plus another chance to wear your Halloween costume! The event is sponsored in part by greenology/Okaloosa Gas, Florida Transformer Inc., and local Walmarts.  ​ General admission is $8...

Walton county fishing report for Oct. 15

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bite is really on right now. All sizes are biting on MirrOdine and shrimp. Roe mullet is on. Redfish are biting as well. River: bass and hybrids at the mouths of the river, biting on shrimp right now. Crappie and bream on the river. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more...