Post Views: 278 Hang on to you’re hats !  Survey shows the ESSENTIAL  value of video in todays business world.    ◾96% of consumers surveyed found videos helpful for making online purchase decisions ◾71% of consumers surveyed confirmed watching a corporate video left them with a positive impression of the brand, service or company ◾73% […]

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Post Views: 332 April 3, 2014 — Panama City Beach, FL — Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will host the first annual “The Ride For The Ark” on Saturday, April 26, 2014, benefitting The Ark in Panama City Beach.  From 9 to 11 AM, riders will come to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach (14700 Panama […]

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Post Views: 301 A Writers Conference to be Held in SEASIDE® A group effort kicks off this inaugural event May 12 – 23, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact Jonathan E. D’Avignon, principal, Seacoast Collegiate High School at davignonj@seasideschool.net. April 1, 2014 SEASIDE®, Florida – For two weeks in May, Seaside will […]

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Post Views: 161 Walton County Fire Rescue recently held a series of live trainings in order to better prepare firefighters to deal with vehicle fires. Walton County purchased the vehicle fire simulator in 2011. The funds for the purchase of the simulator were provided through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The vehicle […]

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Post Views: 232 DeFuniak Springs, FL… As part of a strategy to  promote a development of trust and cooperation, Walton County District 4  Commissioner Sara Comander has begun quarterly meetings with the Mayors of DeFuniak Springs, Freeport and Paxton to discuss important issues facing the  county and local municipalities. The first meeting was held on […]

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Post Views: 194 Sophie is a female Poodle/Terrier mix about eight years of age who is looking for the right family to come her way. She came to us as one of the rescues from the August cruelty case and she was pregnant. She was the most perfect mommy to her sweet babies, but they […]

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Post Views: 258 WCSO Deputy Cleared in Pit Bull Case The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the video of a deputy defending himself from an attacking Pit Bull, shooting and killing the dog as it charged him at the end of the complainant’s driveway. The video, which was recorded by the deputy’s video cam, […]

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Post Views: 262 4th Annual Marvel of Flight City of DeFuniak Springs Announces 4th Annual Marvel of Flight DeFuniak Springs, Florida-(March 24, 2014)- The City of DeFuniak Springs is proud to announce our fourth annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport […]

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Post Views: 731 The 4th Annual Sip n Shop event is set to be one fabulous day of shopping, eating, and sipping! As a part of the Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown weekend on April 4 and 5, Sip n Shop brings together local vendors and winemakers in an effort to raise money and awareness for […]

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Post Views: 176 Niceville High Student Sarah Silvani Wins People’s Choice Award and $1700 for Alaqua Animal Refuge in Miss NHS Pageant Freeport, FL March 20, 2014: Niceville High School student Sarah Silvani recently entered the Miss Niceville High School Pageant. Contestants raised money for a charity of their choice. On the day of the […]

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Post Views: 292 Tennessee Spring Breaker’s Father Arrested for Slashing Tires at Walton County Jail   On Wednesday, March 12th, between the hours of 11 pm to 12 midnight, six vehicles at the Walton County Jail parking lot, located at 796 Triple G Road, Defuniak Springs, sustained damage totaling in the amount of $1,611.00.  The […]

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Post Views: 155 Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine Partners With Collegiate Marketing Group  For Free Transportation Service During Spring Break Well-known Youth Marketing Group Selects NW Florida’s Largest Ground Transportation Company  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, has been selected as the exclusive Panama City Beach partner for Collegiate Marketing Group’s […]

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Post Views: 142 Amigo came to Alaqua as one of the 130 rescued animals from the cruelty case back in August of 2013. Since then, all but seven of those animals have found their forever homes. Amigo was named for obvious reasons – he’s a friend, a buddy, and a pal. Amigo is cute, sweet, […]

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Post Views: 249 Panhandles’ largest St Patrick’s Parade and Festival adds Grand Marshal and America’s Got Talent Finalists Santa Rosa Beach FL – The 7th Annual 30a St Patrick’s Parade and Festival has added syndicated talk show host Burnie Thompson as Grand Marshal, and America’s Got Talent finalists, Lightwire Theater to the entertainment lineup. And […]

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Post Views: 261 Harbor Docks’ Spring Entertainment Schedule Features Nationally Recognized Artists February 27, 2014 (DESTIN, Fla.) – Each spring, local hot spot Harbor Docks announces the reopening of their famous “Big Deck” outdoor concert venue along with an impressive entertainment lineup for every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Featuring local favorites as well as […]

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Post Views: 318 Gulf Place on 30A Announces Sunday Concert Series February 26, 2014 (DESTIN, Fla.) – Gulf Place on 30A announces they will host a Sunday Concert Series, kicking off March 9th, 2014. The series will be every Sunday in March and April, between Memorial Day weekend through mid October. Each week will feature […]

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Post Views: 296 CrimeStoppers Bike & Boil Charity Harley Ride February 20, 2014 — Panama City Beach, FL — Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will host the first annual “CrimeStoppers Bike & Boil” on Saturday, April 5, 2014. From 9 to 11 AM, riders will come to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach (14700 Panama City […]

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Post Views: 278   Ebro Greyhound Park 6558 Dog Track Road Ebro, FL 32437 (850) 234-3943  Get Directions Hess Entertainment is proud to present Hank Williams Jr to the infield of EBRO Greyhound Park in Ebro, Florida on March 9, 2014! The country music legend will be rocking the stage performing songs from his brand […]

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Post Views: 296 Camp Helen State Park Music Series  Jonny Mojo and Paul Kamm, a duo from the Achilles Wheel Band, will be featured at the Americana Music concert at Camp Helen State Park, Friday, February 28. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the park’s lodge. Admission to the park and concert is free, […]

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Post Views: 291 Santa Rosa Beach, FL Walton County Coastal Library is hosting a new writer’s group to meet the 4th Saturday each month starting at 10:30 a.m. on March 22, 2014. Meet and greet local writers in a supportive round table discussion format. “New” writers to published authors are encouraged to participate. Network, empower […]

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Post Views: 278 Destin Commons is hosting the fifth annual Mardi Gras Masquerade.     Music by local favorite, Jones and Company, gumbo from Groovy Grouper Grill, Cajun-cookin’ red beans and rice from AJ’s, arts & crafts and face painting with Abrakadoodle, magic and balloon sculpting with Captain Davy, caricatures by Mark Douglas and a Mardi Gras […]

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Post Views: 337   SWFD RECOGNIZES MEMBERS AT AWARDS CEREMONY (Santa Rosa Beach)-  The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) held its 7th Annual Awards Ceremony on February 8, 2013 at the Timothy Padgett Park Facility. Fire Chief Rick Talbert presided over the awards ceremony as several SWFD members were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in […]

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Post Views: 376 Seabreeze Jazz Festival® to Showcase Star-Pack Weekend of Smooth Jazz in Panama City Beach, FL in April 23rd-27th Presented by Wyndham Vacation Rentals (Panama City Beach, FL) The white-sand beaches of Panama City Beach, Florida will again be the backdrop for an incredible weekend of smooth jazz entertainment as The 16th Annual […]

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Post Views: 269 Check Fraud Awareness On February 5, 2014 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Fraud call. The victim advised checks were written on his business account that he did not authorize. The checks had been duplicated from his account and the check numbers were higher in sequence than the checks that […]

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Post Views: 299 The future is here. No, here. Wait, it’s here. TV viewers can now jump all over the place with the latest disruptive technology launched today by FilmOn. Already the world’s largest streaming TV service, the free site now lets users watch local television stations from cities across America, online, no matter where […]

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Post Views: 311 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Music Fans Will Become Crew Members for Italian Cowboy Harry James’ Boat Music fans around the world are being recruited to become honorary crew members for the new Harry James sponsored coastal cleanup boat. Celebrities have always looked for unique ways to generate publicity and increase the value of […]

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Post Views: 228 Maries Bistro in Blue Mountain Beach continues to please locals and visitors alike with the unique brand of hospitality, entertainment and consistently popular food items. We can toot our own horn or let others do it for us. Check out some of the customer reviews below. T Heffer; We are locals and […]

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Post Views: 195 DUE TO IMPENDING WINTER WEATHER, WALTON COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BE CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE RAIN, SLEET, ICE, SNOW DeFuniak Springs…Walton County expects to receive moisture and precipitation that may continue through Wednesday evening, January 29th. During this time, our area expects temperatures that will drop to below freezing […]

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Post Views: 268 Search for Missing/Runaway Juvenile The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Logan Thomas Murphy, 17, of Santa Rosa Beach. Murphy was last seen at his home wearing a red Ohio State hoodie, blue jeans and black Van’s shoes. Murphy is believed to be in the company of his girlfriend, Alexis Clifford […]

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Post Views: 261 The Florida Division of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a hard freeze warning for January 23rd.  The affected areas include Walton County.  The warning will be in effect from midnight to 9:00am tomorrow morning.  A hard freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely.  […]

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Post Views: 307 COLUMBUS SHIPS PINTA AND NINA TO LAND IN PERDIDO KEY          Perdido  Key, , Fl.—On Tuesday February 11th,  the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Perdido Key.    The ships will be docked at the Oyster Bar Restaurant & Marina, 13700 River Rd, until their departure early Thursday  […]

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Post Views: 315   Festival Shuttles Sunshine Shuttle once again provides transportation for the 30a Songwriters Festival this weekend. Shuttles will be running continuously Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5:00pm – 11:30pm with stops approximately every 15 minutes at the following venues: Rosemary Beach Town Hall Caliza 723 Whiskey Bravo Central Square Records The Lakehouse/The […]

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Post Views: 340   John Gorka, the acclaimed songwriter widely regarded as “one of contemporary folk music’s leading talents” (Vintage Guitar), will be making two appearance at the 30A Songwriter Festival this year.  He’s also announced the release of his first new album in over four years, Bright Side of Down. The album’s 12 songs are beautifully produced […]

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Post Views: 272 APPEARING AT THE 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL JAN. 17-18-19 Santa Rosa Beach Fl. The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is a three-day music festival featuring more than 125 songwriters and over 200 performances in venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor amphitheaters amid a backdrop of brilliant white sand beaches and turquoise waters […]

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Post Views: 197   Many of Franklin County’s lodging providers offer special discounts, offers and packages. Visit often to see current specials and to take advantage of current discounts at many of the hotels and vacation rentals through area lodging providers. The quiet towns that make up Florida’s Franklin County – Alligator Point, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, […]

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Post Views: 275 WCSO to Host Teen Driver Challenge Did you know that teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash as other drivers?  The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety of our young drivers and is offering a program called the Teen Driver Challenge.  It […]

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Post Views: 189 A Message from Walton County Emergency Management and Darryl Madden, Director of FEMA Ready Campaign: For many, the New Year is a time for setting goals and making new resolutions for the year to come. If you are anything like me, each year you find yourself resolving to achieve a healthier lifestyle – eating right, […]

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Post Views: 361 From Tech Crunch http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/05/roku-tv/ Who would have thought that streaming set-top box manufacturer Roku would actually introduce a TV before Apple? Well, it looks likely that’s going to happen, thanks to partnerships with Hisense and TCL that will make Roku’s streaming video platform available directly on a new generation of smart TVs […]

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Post Views: 320 Seventh Grader partners with Community and Raises $1,000 For Alaqua Animal Refuge DESTIN, FLA., (January 6, 2014) – With her endless determination and passion for animals, local seventh grade student, Lily Corchis, headed fundraising efforts and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to Alaqua Animal Refuge. “It is my dream to become […]

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Post Views: 291 Due to the impending inclement weather, Walton County is opening two cold weather shelters to accommodate those in need of respite from the predicted cold weather:   DeFuniak Springs Community Center 361 North 10th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Call The Matrix for more information 892-1090   Coastal Branch Library/ Community Center […]

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Post Views: 148 WCSO Searching for Goodwill Burglary Suspect The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was notified at 8:25 this morning (Sunday) that a white male fled on foot after being approached by an employee from the Goodwill store located at 3223 West US Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach. The employee noticed that there were donated […]

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Post Views: 400 New Year’s Eve revelers will have a new tradition this year with the “Drop the Paddle Board” event at Redds Fueling Station – 2320 W County Highway 30a in Blue Mountain Beach. The evening will start with the Singing Bartender Show along with food and drink specials. A champagne toast and carving […]

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Post Views: 161 Eclectic Handmade Jewelry Store, bluCALYPSO, Opens in the Village of Baytowne Wharf Miramar Beach, FL – December 20, 2013;  Marianna Zuech, Merchant Manager of the Village of Baytowne Wharf, announced the debut of a new shopping destination for eclectic handmade jewelry.  Mayra Casillas, designer, artisan and owner of bluCALYPSO, offers brand new […]

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Post Views: 299 Info Sought in Destin Armed Burglary The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to track down a man who attempted to burglarize a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Destin and then pulled a gun on a witness. On December 16 at approximately 5:45 p.m. a white male was seen attempting […]

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Post Views: 285 Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents 2nd Annual Wine, Women & Shoes, Feb. 7-9, 2014 “Sole Sisters” Kick Off Lunch on January 16 at Fleming’s Grand Boulevard Proceeds Benefit Sinfonia and its Educational Programs Sinfonia Wine Women & Shoes 2014 local Rls MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast invites ladies […]

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Post Views: 370 chaste 850 Walton County Duo Launches First Product in Line of Crafted Spirits, CHASTE® No. 850™ Ready-to-serve rum-based cocktail celebrates Emerald Coast living SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – chaste 850 The CHASTE Company, a new crafted-spirits company founded by long-time friends Bess Grasswick and Ricky Fannin, announces its first line of ready-to-serve […]

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Post Views: 387 New Years Eve Drop the Paddle Board on 30a at Redds Fueling Station. New Year’s Eve revelers will have a new tradition this year with the “Drop the Paddle Board” event at Redds Fueling Station – 2320 W County Highway 30a in Blue Mountain Beach. The evening will start with the Singing […]

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Post Views: 286 Solaris Sets Sail on a Christmas Cruise with Santa Dec. 14 Families can celebrate the season and help local children in need  Destin, Fla. (Nov. 27, 2013) — Santa Claus is sailing into town … but this year he’s swapped his red sleigh for … a crimson yacht. SunQuest Cruises is proud […]

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Post Views: 224 IMPACT 100 Women Awards Two $110,000 Grants to Two Local Charities DESTIN, Fla. (November 25, 2013) – IMPACT 100 Northwest Florida, a group of women determined to make a difference in Okaloosa and Walton counties, held its second annual general membership meeting on Sunday, November 17th at the Hilton Sandestin and selected […]

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