May 31, 2012

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Take a Kid fishing day in DeFuniak Springs June 2

Enjoy family fun and fishing at Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Facility 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The DeFuniak Springs Kiwanis Club is hosting “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Facility on Sat, June 2.  Great family fun, fellowship and prizes awarded along with lunch provided. Fishing is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Facility is located on John Baldwin Road across from...

Walton County Preparedness Fair Saturday, June 2

Learn how to be prepared for a disaster The Walton County Preparedness Fair is on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at South Walton Court House, 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach. The fair will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “Every year there are numerous events geared towards these goals; this year, the Walton County Emergency Management Division of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has coordinated these events into a one-stop shop for all-hazards. Our...

Neigh and Bray Fun Show in DeFuniak Springs June 16

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is holding a Neigh and Bray Fun Show on June 16 from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hosted by owners Diana and Red Brannon, young children will enjoy stick races, along with horse back and carriage rides. The more seasoned riders will compete in pole bending and barrel racing. Pleasant Ridge Arena is located at 1917 Pleasant Ridge Road in DeFuniak Springs....

Walton County fishing report for May 30

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: WOW… a 26″ 6 3/4 lb. flounder gigged in the Bay. Also big trout over in Hogtown along with huge catches of redfish and trout in the Bay. Creeks/river: Redfish have been spotted as far up as Bishop Lake on Mitchell River along with shellcracker. Fish are biting on popping bugs. Surf: Mixed bag in the surf: lady fish, whiting and pompano. “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction, all you need to do is...

Enjoy a quick, cool water paddle down Seven Runs creek in Bruce

Small scenic creek in Walton County a quiet journey of natural beauty Quick moving Seven Runs creek, just north of Bruce, is a scenic paddling experience in Northern Walton County. This short, 2-mile paddle provides a few twists and turns before it flows into the swampy Dead River area near the Choctawhatchee River. Magnificent twisted cypress trees tower out of the forest floor, mingling with varieties of hardwoods, providing a beautiful overhead canopy. The perfect habitat for the songbirds you...

Splash pad opens at Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach

New feature to keep kids cool this summer Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting May 25, 2012 for the new splash pad at Helen McCall Park. The new water feature for children will be open 7 days a week through Labor Day. The splash pad boasts towering water shoots from the ground along with fountains and a water dumping coconut tree. The Mission Play Park area features slides, seesaws, and other activities for children on...

South Walton lifeguard tower stolen

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) filed a report of a stolen lifeguard tower with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on May 23, 2012. When SWFD lifeguards reported to their post for duty at Ed Walline Beach Access they discovered the lifeguard tower was missing. The WCSO was immediately notified and is currently investigating this as a felony crime. The lifeguard tower, which is approximately 6 ft wide at the base, 8 foot in height and is constructed of...