May 30, 2015

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New Florida record blue catfish weighed in at Choctawhatchee River tournament May 30

A new Florida record weight blue catfish was weighed in during the Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup tournament in Caryville, Florida on May 30, 2015. The 3rd annual tournament was hosted by the Ponce de Leon Masonic Lodge #157, and sponsored in part by the Holmes County Tourist Development Council. The proceeds benefitted the Patsy Byrd Memorial Scholarship program. 88 entries competed May 29 and May 30, 2015. Weigh ins were held at the Choctawhatchee River Caryville Landing off of Hwy. 90. Bill...

Digital Graffiti comes to Alys Beach June 4-6

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach — a projection art festival located on Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton County, announces their 2015 festival to be held June 4-6. 27 artists from eight countries will convene at Alys Beach to showcase their digital artwork and vie for cash prizes totaling $10,000. Utilizing the latest technologies, the finalists’ art is projected throughout the town on its iconic white walls. For more information and ticket purchase, visit digitalgraffiti.com. Thursday, June 4, 7:30 to...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 5

Date/time: Friday June 5th, 1 – 2:30 pm Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional, the park has fishing gear. This program will take place at the Beach Access, park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 1:00pm Tram to...

Walton county fishing report for May 27

Fishing is good! Bay: Good trout and redfish bite in the bay. River: Shellcracker, bass, and bream biting on popping bugs. Salt: Pompano bite is still on although the June grass is getting in the way in some areas. 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...

Movie, food, and fun at Camp Helen State Park June 3

Date/time: June 3, 5:30 p.m. Camp Helen State Park is offering a summer full of movies, food and fun with a series of family-oriented movies, interpretive programs, and old-fashioned campfire cookouts. On Wednesday, June 3, the “The Little Mermaid” will be featured. In it, a mermaid princess named Ariel falls in love with a human prince on one of the forbidden trips she takes to dry land. She makes a dangerous deal with a sea witch to become human for...

Memorial Day services in Walton County May 25

Gum Creek Cemetery, Glendale 8 a.m. – Gum Creek Cemetery is thought to be 160 years old. As such, it marks the final resting place for veterans from America’s wars as far back as the early 19th century, with 12 known Civil War Veterans and one confirmed Seminole War Veteran. There are many veterans from 20th Century conflicts buried in the cemetery. Gum Creek Cemetery will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Remembrance May 25 and a celebration event to...