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Change your clocks, change your battery

SWFD reminds us to keep smoke alarm batteries up to date For 12 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery”, reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks this Sunday, November 7, 2010. “Smoke Alarms – A Sound You Can Live With!” SWFD is so committed to this belief that the Fire District...

Live Oak Landing opens on Black Creek

RV sites, cottages, boat ramp and dock located on Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay FREEPORT – RVC Outdoor Destinations has opened its newest vacation experience “Live Oak Landing” in Freeport on Black Creek. The new development, off of CR3280 is surrounded by water and offers boat access to the Choctawhatchee Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway, and the Choctawhatchee River. “Live Oak Landing provides a better alternative vacation that offers incredible access to nature, fishing, modern amenities, and a...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Nov. 3

Great trout and flounder fishing! Bay: Lot and lots of fish being caught in the bay! Some folks saying they are catching 50-75 fish in one day! Redfish, speckled trout and flounder being caught on gigs and hook and line.  Great speckled trout fishing at the mouth of the river along with white trout. Fresh:  Still lots of crappie being caught, even with the river so low it’s still good and mostly in the deep holes. Danny Copeland wants to...

Much more than pet adoptions offered at Alaqua Animal Refuge

Busy facility gives back to community with education, senior partner program and more When Laurie Hood first embarked on starting up an animal refuge more than four years ago, she had little idea what the future would entail. With little staff and a healthy measure of volunteers, however, the 10-acre acility has grown quickly in a short time. Within two years, Alaqua Animal Refuge expanded to provide additional housing for the animals. Funded by grants, improvements were made to an...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Sweet feline looking for a special place to curl up Sweet, adorable, affectionate, irresistible – look up any of these words in the dictionary and you should find a picture of Dorie. This seven month old gray tabby cat has the disposition of an angel and a heart overflowing with more love than she could give away in twice her nine lives.  Whenever visitors arrive, Dorie rushes to the door so she can be the first kitty to welcome them. ...

Halloween safety tips from the SWFD

Don’t let your guard down when it comes to safety Halloween is an exciting and festive time for children and adults. Halloween parties, prick or treating, fall festivals and haunted houses are all enjoyable.  However, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) wants to remind you to not let your guard down when it comes to safety. We all think about the obvious when Trick or Treating: check the candy before eating, carry a flashlight, wear reflective or bright colors, don’t accept...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Happy little girl with looking for a new friend Bonnie.  The name means “beautiful and good,” and it fits this little lady to a T.  One of the dogs fortunate enough to be rescued from a kill shelter, Bonnie is an adorable schnauzer/terrier mix who is currently residing at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Her personality is all about love, and she wriggles her whole body from nose to toes with joy when anyone gives her a bit of attention.  Bonnie knows...