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Post Views: 568 South Walton Fire District Lifeguards Take to the Beach (Santa Rosa Beach) South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their 9 tower locations this Saturday March 9, 2013. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will began its […]

Post Views: 566 Burglary suspects steal unique chandelier from home On February 13, 2013, deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) initiated an investigation into the burglary of a home in DeFuniak Springs.  The home at 5315 South US Hwy 331 was broken into between the dates of 2/11/13 and 2/13/13. A unique item, […]

Post Views: 628 Reported by: John Dzenitis 2/07 MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) A federal mandate to remove old, abandoned oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico is blowing up a lot more than just the rigs. Undercover video obtained by Local 15 shows thousands of pounds of dead fish, mostly red snapper, floating to […]

Post Views: 429 Amavida Coffee Rosemary Beach is hosting a 30A-opoly Tournament on February 23rd for young and old alike to duel for supreme 30A property ownership bragging rights! This is an opportunity for all those “pros” to show off their property trading skills in a fun and festive environment- and we have a feeling […]

Post Views: 628   La Playa (The Beach in Spanish) will be moving into the spaces formerly occupied by Smiling Fish Café and The Naked Grape, at the corner of Scenic 30A and Highway 393. The new combined space will include over 80 indoor seats along with the outdoor corner patio dining area that overlooks […]

Post Views: 529 Space and Science Research Corporation P.O. Box 607841 * Orlando, FL 32860 TEL: 407-985-3509 * mail@spaceandscience.net   Press Release 1-2013 Climate Change to Next Cold Era Accelerates with Colder North Atlantic Monday, February 4, 2013 9:00 am  The Space and Science Research Corporation (SSRC) announces today that the North Atlantic Ocean has […]

Post Views: 577 Based on the story about trolleys in Panama City, can a trolley work on 30a ? It appears that costs to run and ride may find it more difficult than at first glance.. Trolley Rate Increase Difficult on Riders Panama City — Beginning March 1st, the 31 day monthly pass will raise […]

Post Views: 578 Amsterdam – Dutch Queen Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, announced she was abdicating in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander, telling her country it was time to hand the crown to the next generation after more than three decades on the throne. Associated Press Photo Willem-Alexander, 45, who will be sworn […]

Post Views: 542 As Sheriff of Walton County, I am charged to act as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the county. The authority of this office is not subject to the submission of any other state or federal law enforcement agencies. I as Sheriff of Walton County will support, protect, and defend the liberties […]

Post Views: 1,383 Santa Rosa Beach, FL Walton County, Coastal Library “Kids Winter Reading Challenge” is set to begin Jan 28th 2013. Children of all ages are invited to pick up their reading logs at the Coastal Library today. The theme this winter is “Read S’more Books! There will be five reward stickers readers earn […]

Post Views: 529 Deputies locate sex offender wanted on numerous charges For Immediate Release January 14, 2013 Travis Letaz Williams, 27, eluded law enforcement for over a month but his freedom ended yesterday afternoon as Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies located him hiding in the attic of a home in the Watercolor area of South […]

Post Views: 447 Teen reported as a runaway from Santa Rosa Beach home For Immediate Release January 4, 2013 Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a teenager listed as a runaway. Shane Keith Sanders, 15, was listed as a runaway earlier in the month of December but came home on […]

Post Views: 605 For Immediate Release December 31, 2012 Have you ever wondered when you went to bed at night if there was a serious weather event how you would find out about it? The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) advises there is an answer to […]

Post Views: 471 Monday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Party Early Seating 6:00pm Late Seating 8:30pm Call for Reservations for these events! 850-267-1240 . .

Post Views: 1,218 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), Dec. 21, 2012 ––The Merchants of Seaside invite everyone to welcome 2013 on New Year’s Eve at the 5th Annual Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration! On December 31, experience a big family-friendly party featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and an absolutely spectacular […]

Post Views: 520 [wp_cart:30a-opoly:price:36.00:end] [show_wp_shopping_cart] 30A-opoly, the coastal property trading game featuring 75+ local 30A businesses, has exploded in our community! Get is here at 30a Television. We are proud to be selected as a retailer and support the Episcopal Montessori School. The 30A-opoly board game is already showing tremendous promise for being THE Christmas […]

Post Views: 690   Pensacola, Fl.—On Thursday December  20th,  the  ‘Pinta’  and the  ‘Nina’ replicas of Columbus Ships, will open in Pensacola.   The ships will be docked at the Palafox Pier and Yacht Harbour Marina, 997 S. Palafox,  until their  departure early morning Wednesday January 2nd. The ‘Nina’ was built completely by hand and without […]

Post Views: 487 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating juvenile Shane Keith Sanders (White Male, 08/04/1997).  Shane was last seen Wednesday December 5 at his residence in , Florida. Shane is described as approximately 6’0 tall, shaggy dark blonde hair, braces, and an ear ring in his left ear. Shane […]

Post Views: 1,830 Five Star Holiday Town Presents Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration The Merchants of Seaside, Florida, Provide Big, Family-Friendly Fun December 31! Contact: Lori Leath Smith 850/231-6179 lsmith@seasidefl.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), Nov. 29, 2012 ––The Merchants of Seaside invite everyone to welcome 2013 on New Year’s […]

Post Views: 1,321 The Merchants of Seaside Welcome the Holidays with “Turn on the Town” Family Events for All—Movie, Lights, Parade, Santa, Sand Sculptures, Farmer’s Market and More! Contact: Lori Leath Smith 850/231-6179 850/714-3166 cell lsmith@seasidefl.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2012) – Seaside Community Development Corporation (SCDC), the developer of […]

Post Views: 537 Thanksgiving holidays begin with rash of car burglaries For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 The week leading into the Thanksgiving holiday started with a rash of car burglaries in South Walton. On November 18th and 19th, over 10 vehicles were ransacked by suspects. Victims in the neighborhoods along Montego Avenue, Santa Clara […]

Post Views: 498 Harbor Docks hosts 18th Annual Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner One extraordinary day a year, Harbor Docks turns in their famous seafood menu for a Thanksgiving Day feast, an 18 year tradition to benefit Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity and Destin Harvest. Friends and family, locals and tourists alike will gather at the restaurant […]

Post Views: 651 Deputies respond to bomb threat at South Walton High School; arrest made For Immediate Release November 8, 2012 Deputies and investigators with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly today when they were dispatched to South Walton High School in reference to a possible bomb on campus. At approximately 1 p.m., a […]

Post Views: 577 1st Annual Holiday Jubilee WORLD AIDS DAY Sat Dec 1st, 6:30pm Central Time St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 307 Habor Blvd. (Hwy 98) Destin. Tickets only $20! Live Seasonal Musical Entertainment, Silent Auction (great holiday gifts!), Holiday Hor d’oeuves, Wine and Festive Drinks, along with a meaningful World AIDS Day Remembrance and Celebration […]

Post Views: 619 Santa Patrol applications due November 24th For Immediate Release November 6, 2012 It’s that time of year again! The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is beginning to prepare for the holiday season. Santa Patrol, a program in which the community donates toys and money for the purchasing of gifts for local needy […]

Post Views: 670 ANGEL TREE AT SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” each holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years who live in Walton County. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Friday, November […]

Post Views: 766 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Kim Mixson, Principal Seaside Neighborhood School (850) 231-0396 Seaside Neighborhood School, ScubaTech & Vortex Spring Marine Discovery Scuba Mentoring Program By Peter Stoddard On October 3rd ten sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from the Seaside Neighborhood School officially became certified as PADI Junior Scuba Divers. The […]

Post Views: 632 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: steve barber steve barber public relations steve@stevebarberpr.com 850-830-3869 cell Dr. Nitin Bawa, President and founder of Dr. Bawa and Associates is pleased to announce they will start seeing patients in Panama City, Florida immediately. “Dr Ceydeli, an award winning plastic surgeon has invited us to see […]

Post Views: 1,368 AMERICA’S FAVORITE SOFTBALL TEAM SWINGS INTO NORTHWEST FLORIDA The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team Inspires – While Crushing the Competition! Destin, Fla. (October 15, 2012) – Morgan Sports Center in Destin, Florida, will be the scene of an amazing display of elite athleticism, raw courage and unshakeable determination on Saturday, November 3rd, […]

Post Views: 503 Attached is a reward flyer created by the family of Hughes. The family is offering a $20,000 reward. Investigator Wendy C Ammons Walton County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer/Internal Affairs/Intern Coordinator, Professional Standards Bureau 752 Triple G Road Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 (850)892-8186-office (850)855-0299-cell

Post Views: 1,265 WCSO needs assistance in locating Cameron Sean O’Shea For Immediate Release October 10, 2012 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded on 10/9/12 to a call of a runaway, Cameron Sean O’Shea. Cameron is 15 years old, 5’6 and 125 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen […]

Post Views: 574 For Immediate Release October 5, 2012 Investigators with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office are asking for assistance in locating 17 year old Angelica Lee Ward. Angelica was last seen on 9/30/12 at 10:30 p.m. at her residence in DeFuniak Springs wearing long green pajama bottoms and a brown t-shirt. When her relatives […]

Post Views: 576 Free Iphone and Droid Apps for 30a Television clients Santa Rosa Beach FL (PR WIRE) – Demand for smartphone apps is at an all time high, the trouble is, the cost of having one developed is a high expense for a small business. Asking for a price to get an iphone app […]

Post Views: 550 Become a Tax Volunteer Learn a new skill, build your resume, and help your community. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is seeking volunteers to help prepare tax returns for low to moderated income people.  As a VITA volunteer, you will: Volunteer 4-10 hours per week February-April 15th Receive IRS training and certification (training will […]

Post Views: 568 Growing & Cooking with Herbs Categories:Uncategorized  September 17, 2012 by Cheryl Haney September 17, 2012 Come learn the trades of growing herbs from our Horticulture Agent. Also, learn how to prepare those herbs for cooking with our Family & Consumer Sciences Agent. This will be a great educational workshop with growing techniques, […]

Post Views: 407 Santa Rosa Beach teen reported as a runaway For Immediate Release October 1, 2012 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Daniel Frank Colburn, Jr., 17 years old, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Daniel was last seen on 9/17/2012 at his father’s home. It is […]

Post Views: 622 Are you aware of the explosion in online video viewing? What if your business had a video commercial distributed online as well as on TV that could could very well be worth a thousand sales. Considering that VIDEO now appears in 70% of the top 100 search results listings, and that viewers […]

Post Views: 559 Kerri Price kerri@alysbeach.com 850.213.5525 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CALIZA GOES PINK AND JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER Special event and five course dinner to benefit Sacred Heart and Susan G. Komen Foundation ALYS BEACH, Fla.–Sept. 27, 2012–In an effort to support the fight against breast cancer, Alys Beach and Executive Chef Kevin […]

Post Views: 593 Approximately 200,000 BP Oil Spill Victims Are Being Illegally Excluded From Proposed Deepwater Horizon Class Action Settlement by renergie Approximately 200,000 BP Oil Spill Victims Are Being Illegally Excluded From Proposed Deepwater Horizon Class Action Settlement Plaintiffs File Motion to Nullify Each and Every Gulf Coast Claims Facility “Release and Covenant Not to […]

Post Views: 615 Welcome to the beaches of South Walton! Credit: Lauren Tjaden, VISIT FLORIDA Beaches and Adventure Insider Beaches heaped with sugar sand. Masseuses kneading the knots out of your body. Savoring a glass of wine while you listen to the Gulf play its sweet melody. This is the stuff South Walton getaways are […]

Post Views: 498 STREETSIDE STARLIGHT COCKTAIL CO-HOSTED BY CASTMEMBER KARENT SIERRA THIS THURSDAY (Miami, Florida) September 11, 2012—South Florida will get a glimpse of what many already know. Miami folks love the Real Housewives franchise. This “guilty pleasure” has helped keep Miami on the tips of those tongue wagging reality show lovers who just can’t […]

Post Views: 429 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 12, 2012 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s help in attempting to locate Savannah Amanda Mayhue. Savannah is a 16 year old white female, 5’2, approximately 100 lbs, with long brown hair and brown eyes. She has braces on her teeth […]

Post Views: 488 4th Annual Fall Flair Arts & Crafts Show Sponsored by Destin United Methodist Women Destin Life Center, 200 Beach Drive, Destin, Florida Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM All proceeds benefit church missions. Vendors displaying and selling their works, Bake […]

Post Views: 517 This is Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr. notifying you of the current Emergency Management preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac. We are now issuing a voluntary evacuation order for all non-residents and visitors in Walton County south of Hwy 20. A mandatory evacuation will be issued at 3:00 pm CST today for residents of […]

Post Views: 1,273 Status of Walton County EOC—Tropical Storm Isaac (#1) For Immediate Release August 24, 2012 Currently, the Walton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is at a Level 3. This means we are monitoring the situation and staying abreast of the weather conditions. Twice a day, meetings are held via webinar with State EOC […]

Post Views: 559 Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse St. George Island   Friday, August 31, 2012 The August “Blue Moon” Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012. The Sunset/Full Moon Climb will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. […]

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Post Views: 534 ALYS BEACH ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN, SEPT. 2 ALYS BEACH, Fla.–August 12, 2012–Grab your running shoes, the race to Labor Day weekend is on. On Sunday, Sept. 2, Alys Beach will hold its inaugural Alys Beach 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Located along Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida, […]