Post Views: 1,846 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 584 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 717 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 577 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
Read morePost Views: 1,855 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 744 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 681 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 554 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 722 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, […]
Read morePost Views: 872 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 737 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: 851 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 863 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 737 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 701 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: 852 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 697 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 625 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 817 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: 641 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: 644 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 763 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: 559 ****** 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 1,925 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: 1,759 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 660 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. […]
Read morePost Views: 755 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: 668 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: 537 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 636 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 799 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: 1,829 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 1,631 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 598 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 706 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: 1,848 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: 1,718 – 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 670 (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 […]
Read morePost Views: 580 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 547 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 687 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 609 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 […]
Read morePost Views: 619 Travel + Leisure magazine voted Seaside in South Walton as the “Best Beach on Earth” for families for 2013. Approximately 40 percent of South Walton’s 56,000 acres is owned by the State of Florida and protected from future development. South Walton offers an amazing culinary scene and is home […]
Read morePost Views: 629 We love to shop at Publix but had no idea that the staff had such skills. This watermelon is sliced and diced in no time flat. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT yourself because this guy is wearing special slice proof GLOVES… well one anyway. Gallagher would be proud, or jealous… his watermelons don't […]
Read morePost Views: 761 Roku, the maker of hardware to stream online content, is now plugged into 5 million U.S. TVs, according to a post on the company’s blog late yesterday. The streaming service that carries 30a TV has evolved in a very short time, in just 5 years, competing with APPLE TV as the most […]
Read morePost Views: 675 For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is always looking for ways to keep its citizens and visitors safe. Now the deputies and investigators are urging folks to “Hide, Lock, and Take” your items from your vehicle, meaning: hide your things, lock your car, and […]
Read morePost Views: 609 Famous actress has legs full of bruises She is very young but its speculation years of drug and alcohol ruined their natural beauty. PHOTOS: DailyMail.co.uk Lindsay Lohan Before admitted to a rehabilitation center for 90 days, Lindsay Lohan did some shopping in Los Angeles. […]
Read morePost Views: 548 Enjoy over 2,000 TV stations and 1,000 radio stations right from your computer just by plugging Rabbit TV™ into a USB port. With Rabbit TV™, you'll get safe, reliable feeds at a fraction of the cost! Does somebody want to watch something different in the other room? No problem! Because today, […]
Read morePost Views: 489 PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — DeLuna Fest, a popular music festival held at Pensacola Beach since 2010, will not be returning in 2013, according to event organizers. Organizers say they are planning on moving the festival to a different time of year when its planned return for 2014 comes around. According to a […]
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