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Find the Easter eggs in North and South Walton April 19 and 20

Freeport Arts and Craft Festival and Easter Egg Hunt April 19 On Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. the Town Planters Society of Freeport will be hosting their annual arts and craft festival. The festival will be held in conjunction with the annual Car Show and Easter Egg Hunt. The events will be held at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex in Hammock Bay located off of CR83A at 671 Hammock Trail East, Freeport. There will be arts...

Walton Bay, river and shoreline fishing report for April 16

Fishing is good and dependent on the weather Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks reeling in some large speckled trout, some small redfish, a few sheepshead and black drum. Shoreline: Great reports of good size pompano being caught. One report of a 6 lb. catch. Cobia being caught, still on the small size. River: River is high. 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...

Mother opposum wreaks havoc at Freeport home

Dan Baker of Freeport sent us a story about an unusual event at his home in Freeport April 14. We’ll let Dan tell the story: “Yesterday evening around 9:00 P.M. windows open, fresh air and pure bliss was over me while watching the reruns of the Masters Invitational when suddenly our cats, Percy and Mini and the adorable dog Bella stirred in a panic after a quiet evening.  They all wanted out of this house barking howling, screaming, squalling and...

Community clean up day at Legion Park April 26

Walton County District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean up day in Miramar Beach at Legion Park April 26 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The park is located on Ponce de Leon Street. Dumpsters will be provided for Walton County residents to dump trash, yard debris, tires, appliances and other miscellaneous items.  A crew and equipment will be available to off-load heavy items.  Recycling trailers will also be available for newspapers, glass and aluminum. Items...

Walton County bay and river fishing report for April 10

Fishing is good for those that get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks reeling in some large speckled trout, some small redfish, a few sheepshead and black drum. River: River is high, but folks have been reeling in some shellcracker. 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...

Nick’s Redfish Roundup tournament May 17, 2014

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant will be hosting their Ninth Annual Redfish Roundup tournament on Sat., May 17, 2014.  Payout: $10,000.00 to the top five places. 1st-$5,000.00, 2nd-$2,000.00, 3rd-$1,500.00, 4th-$1,000.00, 5th -$500.00. Payout is based on a 50 team participation. All contestants must be registered by 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Click here to download tournament rules >  To register, download form here >  Call Trey Nick for more details at (850) 830-6161. Entry Fee: $200.00 Per Two-Person Team Payout: $10,000.00...

Walton bay and river fishing report for April 2

Fishing is good for those that get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Good amount of speckled trout and sheepshead. River: River is high, but folks have been reeling in catfish. 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. – Fri.:...

Marvel of Flight Festival takes off at DeFuniak Springs Airport April 26

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting its fourth annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 8 a.m.- 4: p.m. at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport on Hwy 90 West. Come experience history at the DeFuniak Springs Airport as the legacy of the B-25 is celebrated. Get up close and personal with “Panchito,” one of only a dozen or so airworthy B-25’s in existence today. The Panchito has a wingspan of 67 feet 6.7 inches and...