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South Walton Fire District hosting Elf Ride Dec. 4

Be a special elf for a child in need The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 4th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2011. Elves of all ages will meet at the Seaside Post Office at 1 … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

Be an angel this holiday season and brighten a child’s Christmas The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” each holiday season. This year the Fire District will receive … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District hosting open house Oct. 22

In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at the SWFD Station 2 … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District commemorates the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

Personnel from the South Walton Fire District paused in a moment of silence Sept. 11, 2011 to commemorate the 10-year anniversary Sept. 11, 2001. At 8:46 a.m., the time of the attack on the World Trade Center’s North Tower, the … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District to commemorate attacks of September 11

Public invited to attend the moment of silence To commemorate the (10) ten year anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, the South Walton Fire District will pause for a moment of silence Sunday September 11, 2011. Special t-shirts were purchased, … Continue reading

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South Walton Fire District urges businesses to comply with Aldridge-Benge Fire Fighter Safety Act

Required sign compliance provides potential life saving environment for firefighters The Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act, which was unanimously passed by both the Florida House and Senate and became state law in late 2010, has not completely been adopted by all … Continue reading

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Rough surf conditions in South Walton from tropical storm Don

Red flags flying today Tropical storm Don brings rough conditions to the beaches of South Walton July 28, 2011.  The bumpy/choppy surf conditions this morning are a windy swell building a bit this afternoon into SSE winds 10-15 knots. South … Continue reading

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Brush fire raged in Santa Rosa Beach

Fire now contained Updated 6:50 p.m. A several acre brush fire raged in Santa Rosa Beach July 14 near the South Walton High School. The fire was located between the rear of the high school and J.D. Miller Road. There … Continue reading

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Strong rip currents keep SWFD busy with rescues

More than a dozen people rescued from the Gulf July 2 The SWFD responded to four water rescue calls involving eight distressed swimmers by 11:30 a.m. July 2 and four more by 2 p.m. As SWFD lifeguards worked tirelessly to … Continue reading

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Walton County temporarily removes hay bales and barriers from beaches

Bales and concrete barriers placed at strategic locations until needed Walton County Sheriff’s personnel and Walton County Public Works employees have removed hay bales and are in the process of removing concrete barriers off South Walton County Beaches.  The material … Continue reading

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