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South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Splash a chilly success

Dozens gathered on the chilly morning of Jan. 1, 2014 to ring in the new year with a splash in the Gulf of Mexico. South Walton Fire District hosted their annual Polar Bear Splash with a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at the Ed Walline Beach access in Santa Rosa Beach. With an air temperature of 52 degrees and water temp of 65 degrees, the 32 participants spent little time in the water. However, it was all in good...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting snowbird day with tours and festivities Jan. 16

The City of DeFuniak Springs is calling all ‘winter Floridians” and retirees in the area to spend an exciting time discovering the city. DeFuniak Springs Snowbird Day is planned for Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All activities will begin at the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood beginning at 11:00 AM. Snowbirds and retirees are welcome to drop by anytime between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. You will be encouraged to register and receive one of our...

Friends of Camp Helen State Park hosting Saturday concert series

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are hosting a Saturday concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come join in for a unique series of concerts featuring the best American Roots musicians touring the country today. This impressive series of indoor concerts at Camp Helen’s historic log cabin style lodge is sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. The series is hosted by Lucky Mud....

Explore U.S. military history at the Air Force Armament Museum

Military buffs will delight in vast display of relics Interested in learning about U.S. military history? Head over to the the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin Air Force Base just north of Ft. Walton Beach. Military buffs of all ages will delight in the large display of aircraft, bombs, missiles and rockets spanning from WWI to present day. Driving onto the grounds of the museum, visitors first notice an array of numerous aircraft surrounding the building. The fastest plane...

Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31

Family friendly fun planned The Merchants of Seaside will present the 6th Annual Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration to welcome in 2014. On Dec. 31, everyone is invited to experience a big family-friendly party in SEASIDE® featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and last until the last firework lights up the sky. Especially for the kids, Abrakadoodle will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. offering...

South Walton Fire District annual Polar Bear Splash Jan. 1

Time: 11 a.m. Location: Ed Walline beach access on the corner of CR30A and CR393, Santa Rosa Beach Start the New Year by taking a “SPLASH” with your family and friends at the first ever SWFD Polar Bear Splash. Come join us as “Splashers” take to the gulf waters on New Year’s Day. This invigorating event will surely get your blood flowing and for those that brave the winter waters, we will also be hosting a beach bonfire to help...