June 29, 2017

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Camp Helen State Park hosting movie, cookout, and more July 12

Date/time: Wednesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. The fourth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park continues on Wednesday, July12. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in the...

Walton County fishing report for June 28

Fishing is good Bay: Still great reports of big trout. Shrimp on the small side. River: Still high and muddy. 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 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. –...

Scallopers get ready, more waters open for harvest starting July 1

NOTE: SEASON OPENING POSTPONED. Learn more here Season in St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County will be July 25 through Sept. 10 State waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County through the Pasco/Hernando county line will be open for scalloping starting July 1. A span of waters in the middle from the Fenholloway River in Taylor County to the Suwannee River in Dixie County opened earlier this month on June 16 and will close on...

Obey the beach flag warnings

Pay attention to the beach flag warnings – Do not put yourself in danger – with rip currents, everyone is at risk CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT ADVISORY Rip Currents or other hazardous situations exist What is the Beach Flag System? The beach flags provide general warnings about overall surf conditions and do not specifically advise the public of the presence of rip currents. However, increasing awareness of natural conditions which pose a significant risk at the beach, such as rip...

Alaqua Animal Refuge rescues Great Pyrenees dogs from heartbreaking conditions

Alaqua Animal Refuge, a no-kill animal shelter located in Northwest Florida, is in the midst of a massive rescue effort to save and provide aid to many Great Pyrenees dogs, who have been living in squalor in a nearby county. Alaqua was originally contacted nine months ago by Lucky Puppy Rescue in Bonifay, Florida, indicating a situation where an elderly woman was living in a house with an enormous amount of Great Pyrenees dogs in Washington County. Alaqua contacted local...

Beautiful railroad vines help protect South Walton beaches

Beautiful plant strengthens sand dunes Always a pleasant sight along South Walton’s beaches, the beautiful blooming railroad vine is also an important protector of our sand dunes. As with the sea oats, the plant helps to stabilize the dunes by rooting at nodes all along its length, and is often planted for that purpose. Each flower opens only once, in the morning, but keep blooming almost all year long, peaking from May through November. The railroad vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is...

Independence Day celebrations in Walton County

Enjoy Independence Day celebrations in north and south Walton County July 3 – 4. Monday, July 3: South Walton 5:30 – 10 p.m. WaterColor benefit concert at Marina Park Easy On 30A is hosting a benefit concert on Monday, July 3 at Marina Park in WaterColor, 238 Watercolor Way, Santa Rosa Beach. The event will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, The Sonder Project, Muskogee Nation of Florida, and Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Performances: 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Chris Alvarado, Scott...

Camp Helen State Park hosting movie, cookout, and more June 28

Date/time: Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 p.m. The fourth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park continues on Wednesday, June 28. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in...