July 30, 2015

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Walton County fishing report for July 30

Fishing is good! Bay: Trout bite still pretty good. Surf: A mixed bag with some reds and Jack Crevalle. Coastal dune lakes has some good bites going on. 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...

Breakfast with a ranger at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 8

Date/time: Sat., Aug. 8, 9 – 10 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you and your family to Breakfast with a Ranger. Join the Rangers of Topsail Hill to learn about the park, its history and to ask them all the questions you can think of about the park its wildlife and anything in between. This program is ideal for the whole family to enjoy. To cover the cost of food, please bring $5.00, which goes to Friends of...

Take a guided rare plant walk in South Walton Aug. 8

The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will be hosting a rare plant walk on Aug. 8 Tom Greene, a recognized authority on rare Florida plants, will lead a walk in the pine flatwoods of S. Walton County. See unusual and endangered species with the interpretation of this passionate and knowledgeable botanist. Please wear walking shoes, long pants, and a hat, and bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the Walmart on Hwy. 98 near Sandestin on the portion of the parking...

Kids reel in the fun at Nick’s catfish tournament

Everyone joined in the fun as Treylermade Tournaments hosted their 5th Annual Kids Catfish Tournament at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant in Basin Bayou. On Saturday, July 25, 2015, twenty-eight young fishermen and fisherwomen competed for an array of prizes. The grand prize was a Tracker Marine Jon boat with trolling motor. Kids age of 12 years and under, fished along the Choctawhatchee Bay for Sailcat and Hardhead catfish. Scoring was for heaviest weight for a single fish, and a combined weight...

Mosquito-borne illness advisory in effect for Walton County

Department of Health confirms first human case of West Nile Virus Illness WALTON COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for Walton County according to Holly Holt, DOH-Walton Administrator. A human case of West Nile virus illness has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern that additional residents may become ill. Walton County Mosquito Control, South Walton Mosquito Control and DOH-Walton continue surveillance and prevention efforts and encourage everyone...