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Fishing off Grayton Beach report

By Capt. Larry Pentel This March has had the weather so back and forth, warm, cold, rough, calm. The professional weather progosticators can’t seem to keep on top on what is going to happen next. I am sitting on the hill this morning on a gorgeous, sunny, no wind morning with no way to get off the beach due to a ground swell that has run since the weekend. After canceling trips 3 days in a row I really thought...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

This week we have a special little fellow named Wiz to get out there! Wiz is an adorable, energetic little guy with tons of love to give. Wiz was originally adopted as a young pup and thought that he had found his forever home. One day his owner had to move and decided that he couldn’t bring him along for the move. Wiz’s whole world was turned upside down when he was brought back to Alaqua, so he will need...

Happy first day of spring Walton county

Happy first day of springtime in Walton County. Head out along a trail in South Walton, the conradina is in bloom everywhere. Trail Maps: North Walton: NokuseTrail BayLoopTrail South Walton: TopsailHillStateParkTrail PointWashingtonTrail GreenwayTrail GraytonBeachTrails DeerLakeTrail...

Walton county fishing report for March 19

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of small trout and a few big. Lots of sheepshead. Shrimp is the bait. River: River is very high 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. – Fri.: 6 a.m....

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival April 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festivities include: Live music by the Wildlife Specialists, festival food, Hands-on environmental demos and exhibits, World of Wonder, live animal programs, arts and crafts, local vendors, nature hikes, a children’s garden, bounce house, games, sweet treats, face painting, and much more. Admission is $8 Adults, $5 Children 2 and under Free. For more information, go to E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824. The Center is located at  4956 Sate Highway...

Walton County fishing report for March 12

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is good. Trout, lots of sheepshead and a few redfish. River: River is very high 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. – Fri.:...

Alaqua Animal Refuge hosting free equine educational series Mar. 15 and April 19

Alaqua Animal Refuge believes in sharing knowledge with the community to educate on the proper way to care for animals. In a free equine educational series, you will gain knowledge of caring for your horses properly by experts in the field. As part of the series, Alaqua Animal Refuge welcomes Purina Nutrition Representative, Sandra Speer on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Sandra has been with Purina for 23 years and has a master’s degree in Animal Science....