Post Views: 247 INTERNATIONAL SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS BY-COUNTRY *Last updated 11/01/20 #1 International Market | 2019 Visitation = 3.6M CANADA: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 01 QUARANTINE – The Government of Canada Official Global Travel Advisory to avoid non -essential travel outside Canada remains in place. Travelers returning to Canada from abroad are required to self-isolate for 14-days as […]
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Post Views: 241 SHIPT LAUNCHES GROCERY DELIVERY ON GULF COAST App-based grocery delivery service expands to 30A, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City and Panama City Beach PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2016) – Shipt, an app-based grocery delivery service, today announced that it will begin delivering fresh groceries from local Publix® stores to Gulf […]
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Post Views: 249 Mojo Sportswear Company to Relocate Headquarters to Walton County, Florida Mojo Sportswear Company to Relocate Headquarters to Walton County, Florida Mojo Sportswear Company today announced it has purchased a building and plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from 644-C Anchors Street, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 to 127 Montgomery Circle, DeFuniak Springs, […]
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Post Views: 236 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, — Tickets are now on sale for the 9th Annual 30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival taking place on Saturday March 12th 2016. The Beaches Of NW Florida are attracting a different kind of snowbird this March 12th with a special tour visit by Irish born lead singer […]
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Post Views: 231 Witches Ride Number 12 !! Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The Witches of South Walton is an organization devoted to assisting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) with their mission, is hosting their annual Witch Ride, now in its 12 year on the morning of Friday October 30th 2015 at 6:30am. The […]
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Post Views: 177 $15,000 IN DAMAGE DONE TO SANDESTIN GOLF COURSE; INFORMATION SOUGHT Miramar Beach, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons responsible for causing thousands of dollars in damages to a Walton County Golf Course. On Saturday, August 29th WCSO deputies responded to a […]
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Post Views: 208 Road Closure Notification for County Highway 30-A Road Closure Notification for County Highway 30-A Walton County Public Works is scheduled to facilitate the closure of County Highway 30-A beginning September14, 2015 to begin construction of a new bridge at Draper Lake. The road closure will take place approximately .80 miles east of […]
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Post Views: 279 WCSO GIVES AWAY 150+ BACKPACKS AT “CARING FOR KIDS” EVENT DeFuniak Springs, Fla—In exactly one week children in Walton County will be heading back to school and into to their classes. Now, thanks to the dedicated folks at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and several generous donors, more than 150 kids […]
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Post Views: 155 Alaqua Animal Refuge 4th of July Safety Tips As we celebrate the birth of our nation Alaqua Animal Refuge has a few safety tips. Please keep in mind that pets are terrified of fireworks, and often panic at the loud noise of firecrackers and can flee from you and wind up […]
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Post Views: 152 Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the ASPCA Remove Dogs From Freeport, Fla. Dog Fighting Ring Freeport, Fla.— Walton County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are collecting evidence seizing 7 dogs Wednesday morning from a property in Walton County, Fla. […]
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Post Views: 257 The 5th 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 May 1 and 2, Sip n Shop brings together local vendors and winemakers in an effort to raise money and awareness for […]
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Post Views: 173 Celebrate Cinco De Mayo and Mother’s Day on the SOLARIS Yacht Cruise through May with two memorable experiences on the water Miramar Beach, Fla (April 8, 2015) – As the only dining and entertainment yacht in Northwest Florida, SunQuest Cruises’s SOLARIS yacht offers two unforgettable experiences in May that combine coastal cuisines […]
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Post Views: 260 Tuesday, March 3, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. Since 9/11, more than 70,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more […]
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Post Views: 238 2015 Seabreeze Jazz Festival® Announcers Grammy-Award Winning Lineup Smooth Jazz, White Sands, and Fun set for April 22-26th in beautiful Panama City Beach, FL Presented by ResortQuest By Wyndham Vacation Rentals Panama City Beach, FL March 27, 2015 For more information, contact Mark Carter at 850-267-3279 or info@seabreezejazzfestival.com Multi-Grammy […]
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Post Views: 184 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla – March 6, 2015 – Dr. Amber Wiebe of Santa Rosa Beach Dental and husband, Dr. Olivier Broutin of Bluewater Bay Dental will host a free dental care event for those in need. “Dentistry from the Heart” will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Bluewater Bay […]
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Post Views: 244 (Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) held its Annual Awards Ceremony at the Le Ciel Ballroom in Sandestin, Florida on March 7, 2015. Nearly 100 members were in attendance, including SWFD Board of Fire Commissioners Charlotte Flynt and Brian Christensen. The ceremony provides an opportunity for SWFD team […]
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Post Views: 243 Santa Rosa Beach, FL – March 16, 2015 – Blue Green Landscape Development Hosts an Open House with Free BBQ and Live Music Spring is upon us and it’s time to get your yard looking nice! BlueGreen Landscape Development, located in Dune Allen Beach, is throwing an open house to show […]
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Post Views: 155 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (March 16, 2015) – Gulf Place on 30A announces the schedule for their 2015 summer camps and workshops. BeginningJune 1, 2015, through August 8, 2015, The Artists at Gulf Place and 30A Learning Academy will host interactive workshops and adventure camps that will keep kids engaged and active. […]
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Post Views: 178 SEASIDE®, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), March 16, 2015—Special Olympics Florida- Walton County will be hosting a duck race from noon until 3 p.m. on Easter, April 5, in Seaside. Businesses interested in helping to sponsor the event can contact Mike Schumacher at mikeschumacher@specialolympicswalton.org. Duck adoptions are available for $5 online atwww.duckolympics.com. A duck adoption […]
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Post Views: 259 “There’s a mystery afoot at Alaqua Animal Refuge, and that is; what is a nice girl like me, doing in a shelter? I’m blonde, beautiful, and I walk on a leash like a show dog. I’ve been here almost one year, that’s equal to almost seven years in a dog’s life! All […]
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Post Views: 200 Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 11, 2015) – Howard Hospitality, a division of Northwest Florida development company Howard Group, is pleased to announce that the Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard have both received top honors for performance and achievements in 2014. Both hotel properties were recognized out of […]
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Post Views: 192 Hop Aboard SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Easter Lunch Cruise in Sandestin Florida Enjoy an “EGG”stravagent celebration on the water Miramar Beach, Fla (March 10, 2015) – Follow the bunny tracks down the Baytowne Marina in beautiful Sandestin Florida and hop aboard the SOLARIS yacht on Sunday, April 5th from 1 – 3 […]
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Post Views: 189 SEASIDE®, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), March 10, 2015—There is a lot going on in Seaside and a new edition of The Seaside Times is available to tell all about it! The complimentary newspaper is available in local coffee shops and bookstores such as Amavida Coffee & Tea, Modica Market and Sundog Books in Seaside, […]
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Post Views: 219 SEASIDE®, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), March 4, 2015 – The Merchants of SEASIDE® will host the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group for a debut performance in SEASIDE®, Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission to attend the performance. For accommodations, visit www.seasidefl.com/vacation/rentals/. The one and a half hour show will include […]
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Post Views: 165 SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Kicks Off Spring with Crawfish Cruise in Destin Florida Experience a Crawfish Boil in True Emerald-Coast Style on the SOLARIS Yacht with Live Music Miramar Beach, Fla (March 4, 2015) – Enjoy Cruise & Blues, Bugs & Brews on SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS’ second annual Crawfish Cruise on Sunday, March […]
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Post Views: 186 Taste of the Race is coming up! Join Chef Emeril Lagasse at the Taste of the Race Party February 27, 2015 in Seaside, Florida where more than 20 of the Gulf Coast’s top chefs will be serving up the best in food. Hosting the event with Emeril will be Chef Jim Shirley of […]
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Post Views: 173 30a TV is proud to cover the 7th annual 30a Songwriters Festival 2015. The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL has announced the initial line-up for the 2015 celebration of singers and songs. The 6th annual festival will feature performances by esteemed artists Graham Nash, Indigo Girls, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Shawn Mullins, Sara Watkins […]
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Post Views: 274 Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the ‘70’s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” and so many more. Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played […]
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Post Views: 179 Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock ‘n roll. In his distinguished and unique 50 year career, he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. Now he can add 30a Songwriters Festival […]
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Post Views: 268 Why spend $100 a month when you can have ROKU for just $50 ONE TIME PURCHASE ? Roku devices and Apple TVs account for 72 percent of streaming media device sales in the U.S. Apple TV is the second most popular device in the U.S., registering predominant use in 26 percent of […]
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Post Views: 148 30a TV 1st Annual Summer Video Contest 2014. Your chance to claim the $500 grand prize sponsored by Maries Bistro and Beach Sand Sculptures and Precious Ones Sitter Service How does it work? Simply visit the JOIN FREE page, and upload your best South Walton Beaches Video ! The winning video will be […]
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Post Views: 231 Walton County Public Works Crews have completed the installation of a temporary bridge crossing Draper Lake on County Highway 30A between Highway 83 and Highway 393. The road is now open to traffic. The County installed the temporary bridge after having to close that section of road due to a culvert failure […]
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Post Views: 170 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: 126 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: 175 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: 227 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. […]
Read morePost Views: 95 Weekend closures begin Nov. 23 for Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster harvesters The commercial harvest of oysters in Apalachicola Bay will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays starting Nov. 23. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations provide for the automatic weekend closure of the oyster harvest in Apalachicola Bay each year […]
Read morePost Views: 159 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, […]
Read morePost Views: 139 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 157 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 158 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 176 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 600 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. […]
Read morePost Views: 228 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 169 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 246 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 184 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 646 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 192 (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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