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Post Views: 230 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mosaic Glass Artist Mary Hong Announces Holiday Art Workshops GRAYTON BEACH, Fla.–Nov. 7, 2013– Mosaic Artist Mary Hong announces her “Glass Meets Canvas/Board” holiday workshops, Nov. 14 & 15 and Dec. 5 & 6. In these classes, Mary will guide participants in making holiday-themed glass art, including angels and […]

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Post Views: 159 Harbor Docks’ 19th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day is a Huge Success 350+ local children fish on Destin’s finest Charter Boats   Destin, Fla., – Harbor Docks’ 19th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fis hing Day hosted on Sunday, November 3, 2013, was a memorable day for over 350 children. Since the event’s inception in 1995, Harbor Docks […]

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Post Views: 240   It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which means it’s time to show off your holiday spirit with the “Annual South Walton Holiday Parade,” Saturday, November 30th beginning at 4PM. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of the Seagrove Plaza (home to Garrett […]

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Post Views: 158 Festival of Trees Celebrates Fourth Year of Charity Tree Decorating Competition Seaside Repertory Company will perform at this free holiday event Miramar Beach, Fla., (October 29, 2013) – Grand Boulevard’s fourth annual “Festival of Trees” will showcase 12 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, Nov. 26 – Dec. 25 in […]

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Post Views: 202 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.–Oct. 29, 2013–Tickets are on-sale now for the live comedy show and concert taking place on Saturday, Nov. 2 as part of the 17th Annual South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic. In addition to the exclusive list of celebrity attendees, the evening will feature an incredible line-up of performers that will […]

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Post Views: 217 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Annual Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival Returns to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 9-10 Artists and Vendors called to participate ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla.–Oct. 16, 2013– The annual Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 9-10, 2013. Presented by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and the Cultural Arts Alliance […]

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Post Views: 702 Proffitt PR Hosts Most Successful Girls’ Night Out raising $12,501.37 For Shelter House To date, Proffitt PR’s Girls’ Night Out events have raised $44,096.75 for charity October 14, 2013 (DESTIN, Fla.) – On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Proffitt PR held its 7th Girls’ Night Out (GNO) event, Arabian Nights at Elephant Walk […]

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Post Views: 172 Caution Light to be Temporarily Removed from 395 & 30A Intersection for Replacement   The caution light currently located at the intersection of Hwy 395 and CR 30A will be temporarily removed on the afternoon of Thursday, October 10th.   The current light that is in place is in disrepair, and as […]

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Post Views: 177 Paddle Run Paddle your way on 30A! A benefit for the South Walton Jr. Lifeguard program and GULFSOUTH Dynamo competitive youth soccer. The entry fee is $85 this includes sponsors bag, food and a t-shirt with logo, and option to participate in a silent auction. The event is October 26th, 2013, 7:00 am […]

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Post Views: 156 SWFD is hosting an “ALL YOU CAN EAT” Pancake breakfast on October 12th. This event is in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Proceeds from this event will go towards the purchase of fire prevention/education material . This event is being sponsored by Watercolor Inn Pancake Breakfast

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Post Views: 637 Contact: Wings Cancer Foundation Sarah Blackburn, Development Manager 901.322.2984 Personal Cell: 901.497.3555 sblackburn@wingscancerfoundation.org   Wings Cancer Foundation’s 500 Mile Ride to Rosemary Beach to Promote Cancer Awareness and Healthy Lifestyle among Cancer Survivors Memphis, TN August 19, 2013 – Wings Cancer Foundation announced today its third annual Ride to Rosemary Beach.  Nineteen […]

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Post Views: 242 Walton County Sheriff’s Office Highlights Animal Case Investigator Since January 1, 2013, The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has handled 38 cases involving animal abuse, abandonment and neglect.  The Sheriff’s Office has a full time investigator dedicated to these cases.  Investigator Breezy Adkinson has over 16 years of law enforcement experience and works […]

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Post Views: 228 SFS Donation Sheet Walton County Sheriff’s Office Posse Member, Laura Williams, is a military spouse and a member of a non-profit organization called Semper Fi Sisters Corp. It is comprised of females related to members of the Armed Forces, past or present. The mission is to provide support, assistance and empowerment to […]

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Post Views: 228 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.- If you have extra belongings laying around your home or are interested in perusing others treasures be sure to mark your calendar for Gulf Place’s Yard Sale on Saturday, October 12, 2013. From 8am to 1pm the colorful town center of Gulf Place is inviting the public to […]

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Post Views: 239 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Daniel Roy Hancock, 83, of Miramar Beach.  Hancock was last seen on Sunday, September 15at 12 pm wearing a long sleeve blue collared shirt, khaki pants and brown shoes.  Hancock left on foot and was seen walking towards Hwy 98.  Hancock left his car, […]

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Post Views: 268 Waves for Wild Things to benefit E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center …November 1 aboard the SOLARIS yacht September 15, 2013 (Freeport, FL)…Enjoy a special evening of dinner, entertainment and a sunset cruise aboard the SOLARIS yacht departing from Baytowne Marina in Sandestin on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m.  Join the E.O. Wilson […]

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Post Views: 162 WALTON COUNTY REPAIRS CR 30A AT BIG REDFISH LAKE; ANTICIPATE OPENING SOON DeFuniak Springs, FL… Beginning last week, the Walton County District 5 Road Crew began work to back-fill and repair the area of CR 30A at Big Redfish Lake where the road collapsed during an August rain event. At this time, […]

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Post Views: 290 Town Hall Meeting with Sheriff Michael Adkinson   Sheriff Adkinson and key members of his staff will be available to meet with citizens in an informal setting at four locations during the month of September. Tuesday, September 10th – Walton County Sheriff’s Office Paxton Substation, 21527 US Hwy 331 North at 6 […]

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Post Views: 319 The Google eCity Award recognizes the strongest online business community in each state. Google and independent research firm Ipsos MORI analyzed the online strength of local small businesses in cities in all fifty states. The city with the highest scores in each state was designated a 2013 Google eCity   It comes […]

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Post Views: 280 Pandora’s Steakhouse of Grayton Beach Releases August and September Music Schedule August 23, 2013  (DESTIN, Fla.) – Pandora’s Steakhouse of Grayton Beach has released their daily music schedule for August and September 2013. Featuring local favorites as well as regional acts from around the South, Pandora’s music lineup will continue to be […]

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Post Views: 141 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Missing/Runaway Juvenile named Savannah A. Krinke-Mayhue.  Krinke-Mayhue was last seen on August 14, 2013, at 1:02 A.M. by the DeFuniak Springs Police Department.  Krinke-Mayhue is a 17 year old white female, 5’2, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Mayhue may be traveling […]

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Post Views: 377 In an effort to deter and prevent auto burglaries throughout Walton County, the Crime Prevention Unit of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a program called HIDE, LOCK, TAKE.  The premise is simple: HIDE your things, LOCK your car and TAKE your keys.  The program has been implemented throughout the United […]

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Post Views: 315 Back to School Safety Most children think of school as their second home – a place where they feel safe.  On Thursday, August 8, students will return to school and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to allow for extra traveling time and be alert for school zones and […]

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Post Views: 328 Global Sea Level Rise Is Ending News Conference Monday, August 5, 2013                                                                                                                                                           Press Release 6-2013 9:00 am   The Space and Science Research Corporation (SSRC) announces today that a news conference has been scheduled for August 21, 2013, during which the end of global sea level rise will be formally declared and a […]

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Post Views: 161 Photo Caption: Founding sponsors of South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival present a $30,000 check to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation to benefit children’s charities, July 30, 2013. Back row L to R: Bill Bubel, Howard Group; Richard Ross, Hilton Sandestin; Gary Brielmayer, Hilton Sandestin; Lauren Magli, Destin Charity Wine Auction […]

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Post Views: 160 Good Samaritan Receives Life Saving Certificate from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office   At an awards ceremony that took place today at the Sheriff’s Office, Justin Cassidy was given a certificate of accommodation for risking his own life to save a fellow citizen, Stephen E Ruder.   On May 27, 2013, Ruder was […]

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Post Views: 169  A story to think upon:  A businessman was on Grayton Beach when a small boat with just one fisherman came in. Inside the small boat were several grouper and a large mackerel. He complimented the Man on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The […]

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Post Views: 179     Victor Nguyen, 18, of Santa Rosa Beach is charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence.  Last night (Monday), Deputy Kenneth Leavins was patrolling the Driftwood Estates subdivision located in Santa Rosa Beach due to the recent residential and car burglaries in the area.  Deputy […]

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Post Views: 241   ****** UPDATE ****** Missing/Endangered Adult Found     The Walton County Sheriff’s Office located Max “Mickey” Hubert Garodnick, 47, of Freeport at 11:15 am today July 23rd .  Garodnick was seen on a boat named “Mother” moored at the Freeport Shipyard on Lafayette Creek.  Prior to contact, members of the Walton […]

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Post Views: 611               The Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Durward Hayes, 56, on July 10th.  Hayes formerly owned and operated Scavenger’s Consignment Store located at 4552 US Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach.  The investigation began in November 2011 when victims contacted the Sheriff’s Office after noticing fraudulent purchases on their credit cards.  […]

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Post Views: 633 SEASIDE® Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of The Truman Show Scavenger Hunt Contest Offers Fun for Truman Show fans Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), July 10, 2013—“The Truman Show” was filmed in SEASIDE®  15 years ago, with its first screening in June 1998. To celebrate, SEASIDE® is hosting a contest for all Truman […]

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Post Views: 237 South Walton damaged roads. Confirmed. Report area 1.) S Wall St, the beach access #3. Caller advised the RD has washed away approx. 15×4. The sand is also washing away. Public works has been notified. Tape has been knocked down and people are walking around on the dunes. 2.) Wood Beach Dr. […]

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Post Views: 231 At 1941 hours National Weather service in Tallahassee has extended the flash flood watch until Friday 2000 hours 7/5/2013.  At 0719, the State Watch Office advised Walton County is under a Flood Watch until 10:15 Central Time. THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS […]

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Post Views: 172 Walton County Under State of Emergency This morning, July 5th, 2013, at 10:00am, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners held a special emergency meeting in order to discuss the declaration of a local state of emergency due to the recent storms and rain totals that have hit the area.  A motion […]

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Post Views: 159 National Weather service in Tallahassee has extended the flash flood watch until Friday 1145 7/5/2013. Time was extended due to the heavy rainfall.     THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN FL.  CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NEAR CARYVILLE (US 90) AFFECTING HOLMES AND  WA COUNTIES THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS […]

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Post Views: 259 Two Suspects Sought For Vehicle Burglary and Shoplifting                   The Walton County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying two suspects who broke into a vehicle, stole a handbag and then proceeded to use the victim’s credit card at various locations to include Wal-Mart in Santa Rosa Beach.                 The […]

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Post Views: 249 All Major Roads in Walton County Are Open At This Time Current As of 5 pm Today National Weather service in Tallahassee has extended the flash flood watch until Friday 7a 7/5/2013. Time was extended due to the heavy rainfall.    ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE  THROUGH FRIDAY […]

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Post Views: 657 Beware of Scams               A citizen contacted the Walton County Sheriff’s Office stating that he received a call from an individual claiming to be from Best Buy who needed his information for an “account update”.  Luckily the citizen found the call suspicious and did not release any personal information.  After the […]

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Post Views: 645 2013 Walton County Sheriff’s Office  Kid Summer Camp   2013 Kids Summer Camp PDF Flyer    If you are a 1st through 4th grader  and looking for an action-packed, fun-filled week, this is it! Come hang out with the Walton County Sheriff’s  Office School Resource Deputies and meet Sheriff Adkinson. Activities will […]

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Post Views: 165 BP Oil Spill Litigation: U.S. Appeals Judge’s Decision on Motion to Compel BP to Produce Documents Based on the Crime-Fraud Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege Tampa, FL (June 3, 2013) – BP pled guilty to the crime of obstructing justice by providing false and misleading flow rate information to Congress during the […]

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Post Views: 188 Wedding guest attacks security guard with key; kicks window out of squad car For Immediate Release May 29, 2013  At approximately 9 p.m. on May 28th, deputies responded to a call at 65 Goldenrod Circle in reference to an intoxicated person attacking a security guard.  Upon arrival, law enforcement found a security […]

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Post Views: 659 NEWS RELEASE Scam Alert—FBI MoneyPak virus  For Immediate Release May 24, 2013 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Cyber Crime Unit wishes to advise the community of the FBI MoneyPak virus.  Several citizens in our community have come across this particular scam and reported it to our office.  It was first discovered […]

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Post Views: 630   –        LADIES FISHING TOURNAMENT EVENT BRIEF    –   June 8, Flounder’s Chowder House Pensacola Beach, FL   Calling all lady anglers…fishing festivities begin with a Captain’s Meeting for entrants the night before the tournament at 6 pm, on June 7, at Flounder’s Chowder House in Pensacola Beach. The actual fishing tournament […]

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Post Views: 199     (Santa Rosa Beach) – In every corner of our country, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are hard at work delivering hope and care to Americans in dire circumstances. In the face of chaos and tragedy, their steady hands provide vital, life-saving services, and their calm under pressure delivers comfort to […]

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Post Views: 179   Local kids express thanks to Sheriff Adkinson for dedication to his profession For Immediate Release May 16, 2013  Members of the Boys and Girls Club stopped by to chat with Sheriff Adkinson on Thursday to express their appreciation for his dedication to the field of law enforcement, and to the young […]

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Post Views: 150 Juvenile arrested for several burglaries in the Driftwood Estates Community For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 On May 1, 2013, The Walton County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of vehicle burglaries that occurred the previous night in the Driftwood Community. Items stolen included a firearm, alcohol and cash. Information gathered from witnesses […]

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Post Views: 235 It's  been a big year of changes for 30a TV – from syndication on the worlds largest platforms to partnering with other TV producers. One of the most radical changes we made was to reconfigure how we attract advertisers, and to not have any more sales reps. This radical change took place […]

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Post Views: 153   Neighborhood Alert issued for Driftwood Estates area   For Immediate Release May 2, 2013   The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has issued a Neighborhood Alert for the area of Driftwood Estates in Santa Rosa Beach.  The WCSO has received numerous calls about vehicles and homes being burglarized recently.  The vehicles […]

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