June 30, 2010

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Health advisory issued for Topsail State Park area of Walton County

Advisory issued for Stallworth Lake outfall to the western edge of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded July 2 From the Walton County Sheriff’s office: The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along a section of Walton County beaches. The advisory covers beaches from the Stallworth Lake outfall to the western edge of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park....

Walton County fishing report for June 30

Fishing is great with spadefish, black snapper near the jetties, drum, redfish along the causeways Fresh: River is good!  Shellcracker, bluegill, bream and bass Bay: Small drum around 3-10 lbs. along the causeways, redfish and speckle trout. Saltwater: Black snapper, spadefish and pompano along the jetties in Destin. “If you see a BP crew, tell them thank you for being here,” Danny said. Click here for best times The fishing report is brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals...

Walton County celebrates Independence Day July 3 and 4

Tons of fun this Independence Day weekend with events on Saturday and Sunday all over Walton County! Freeport fun day and parade July 3 The Freeport Planters Association is hosting an Independence Day fun day and parade. Starting at 3 p.m., the fun will begin at the Freeport City pool with swimming, inflatables, rock wall along with hot dogs, chips and drinks for the entire family. The cost for lunch is $3.00 with proceeds going to the veteran’s memorial fund. ...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Gentle feline looking for ‘furever’ home Mercedes is just one of the many feline residents hoping to be adopted.  A two and a half year old tortoiseshell long hair, Mercedes has beautiful yellow/green eyes and a silky coat of black generously highlighted by a golden tan.  She is gentle, quiet and super affectionate.  While she is very tolerant of other cats, Mercedes prefers the company of a kindly human who enjoys quality one on one time with a charming cat...

Cool blue spring irresistible on a hot summer day

Blue spring near Cerrogordo a boater’s favorite Kevin Griggs, a local outdoor enthusiast from Argyle took this photo of Holmes Blue Spring run spring boil. “Fishing, boating and canoeing are great on the river up there just have to watch what your doing when the water is low, not sure about swimming in the river I am sure it is done though,” Kevin said. The Walton County area has an abundance of beautiful spring gems to explore. Thanks for sharing...

Audubon looking for experienced wildlife observers

Observers will accompany beach clean up crews on Panhandle beaches Audubon is pre-screening wildlife observers for oil spill clean up activities. This is important work. Cleanup activities pose significant threats to wildlife and habitats. Official beach clean up crews responding to the oil spill will now be required to have a wildlife observer accompanying them during night work in the Panhandle, out of concern for impacts to beach wildlife like marine turtles, shorebirds and beach mice. Observers will be given...

Marine toxologist shares oil spill expertise with Gulf Coast residents

Dr. Riki Ott urges communities to prepare and become proactive On June 26th, the South Walton Community Council sponsored a public forum on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill with guest speaker Dr. Riki Ott. Ott is a community activist and a marine toxologist with a specialty in oil pollution. Ott experienced first hand the devastating effects on the environment and community from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. At the time, Ott was a commercial fisherwoman in Cordova, Alaska....

Thousands across the globe participate in Hands Across The Sand

Seaside drew more than 400 participants in global event Thousands of people across the globe participated in the Hands Across The Sand event on June 26, 2010. Dave Rauschkolb, founder of the event and his family participated along with more than 400 supporters at Seaside Florida. Hands Across the Sand is a movement to oppose offshore oil drilling and champion clean energy and renewables. There were 797 events organized in the U.S. in 537 cities including 104 events outside the...