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Post Views: 457 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: 516 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: 557 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: 1,700 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: 621 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: 597 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, […]

Post Views: 620 NEWS RELEASE Freeport City Pool Lifeguard Receives Lifesaving Award For Immediate Release August 10, 2012 Freeport Mayor Mickey Marse today issued a Lifesaving Award to Freeport City Pool Lifeguard Collin Myrick. Myrick was recognized for his quick and exceptional response to the near drowning of a 12 year old boy and his […]

Post Views: 691 NEWS RELEASE Investigators on scene at shooting For Immediate Release August 3, 2012 Investigators and crime scene technicians are currently on scene at a shooting that occurred this morning around 8 a.m. at 218 Grantham Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Details are limited at this time, as investigators are still gathering information […]

Post Views: 671 Fla. county approves changes after oil spill fraud By MELISSA NELSON (Bloomberg) (AP) More from BusinessWeek Tchenguiz Raids by Fraud Prosecutor Were Illegal, Court Says Enbridge Near 30-Year High on Earnings Growth Muni-Debt Indexes, ICE’s Swaps, CFPB: Compliance BP Reports Loss on U.S. Asset Writdowns, Production Slump Exxon Valdez Allowed Entry Into […]

Post Views: 500 Santa Rosa Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 24, 2012 Florida based Santa Rosa Golf Club released their Iphone smartphone application today, available free for download from the Apple App store. The app boasts an impressive list of features, such as handicap lookup and score posting, golf course photo and video gallery and mapping. […]

Post Views: 666 Throughout the years, we’ve specialized in assisting thousands of companies—both local and national—in creating, developing, and establishing a lasting brand through our comprehensive portfolio of advertising services. All our services are designed around the ideals of making advertising and marketing cost-effective, engaging, and consistent. Video productions on set and/or on location. We […]

Post Views: 551 Alys Beach Release_PDF3 Taigan.com, Alys Beach Partner to Create a Luxurious Pop-up Shopping Event Online Retailer and Luxury Beach Destination Unveil The Style Soiree along Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast For immediate release July 18, 2012 Curated e-commerce site, Taigan.com, and scenic Florida beach destination Alys Beach combine their efforts to showcase a […]

Post Views: 1,340 The FBI is looking into Walton County Commissioner Scott Brannon and the county’s dealings with developers Lloyd Blue and Jay Odom TOM  McLAUGHLIN / Daily News The FBI is looking into Walton County Commissioner Scott Brannon and the  county’s dealings with developers Lloyd Blue and Jay Odom. A federal subpoena obtained Monday […]

Post Views: 521 PHOTO CAPTION: The groundbreaking ceremony for Walton County’s first movie theatre was presided over by officials from Carmike Cinemas, Howard Group and Grand Boulevard. L to R in photo: Walton County Commissioner Cecelia Jones: Howard Group President/CEO Howard Group, Keith Howard; Carmike Cinemas President/CEO David Passman; Executive Director, Walton County Tourist Development […]

Post Views: 498 WCSO locates abducted child outside of DeFuniak Springs For Immediate Release June 24, 2012 Deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office have located Meagan Williams, a 12 year old female who was reported as missing from South Florida on June 23, 2012. Williams met the suspect, Dana Broberg, 30, while on the […]

Post Views: 587 At approximately 1858 hrs this date, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to swimmers in distress in the Gulf in Miramar Beach. Deputies Jason Day and Tim Maiden responded to the area a saw three people in distressed. Both deputies entered the water and rescued all three from […]

Post Views: 528 A SMILING SUCCESS Operation Smile event raises $3,813 Destin, FL (June 5, 2012)… As part of its local “Celebration of Smiles” event on April 21, Destin-based photographers, Pure 7 Studios helped change the lives, and smiles, of more than a dozen children. “We were so overwhelmed with the positive response of all […]

Post Views: 526 Subject: travel advisory I have just received noticed from our communications center that they are being overwhelmed by calls from the public in regards to smoke settling into South Walton county. The communications center is aware of the situation and according to them, Eglin Air Force Base conducted a controlled burn today […]

Post Views: 597 Are Some Recreational Boaters Reducing Our Fish Stock and Ruining the Fish We Catch? I know who screwed up your favorite fishing hole and why the fish you catch may taste a little funny. Everyone has seen them, the recreational boats that have 3 smokers aboard going out for a day of […]

Post Views: 577 Public Information Officer Sammy Sanchez, Fire Marshal South Walton Fire District 911 N. CR 393 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-267-1298 ssanchez@swfd.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “SWFD Lifeguard Tower Stolen” (Santa Rosa Beach) May 23, 2012 – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) filed a report of a stolen lifeguard tower with the […]

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Post Views: 530 Free Preparedness Fair For Immediate Release May 2, 2012 DeFuniak Springs, FL. The Walton County Preparedness Fair is on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at South Walton Court House, 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The fair will be open to the public from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “Every […]

Post Views: 645 Community Partner Initiative Overview  Be Ready Alliance Coordinating For Emergencies (BRACE) has undertaken a unique community partnership building initiative with the goal of enhancing disaster readiness and response capabilities of community and faith based organizations as well as businesses throughout Florida’s northern Gulf Coast counties. Between now and November 2012 the Community […]

Post Views: 634 Walton County man injured in fall onto highway For Immediate Release April 30, 2012 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Hwy 331 Business in Freeport. The Sheriff’s Office received a call to respond to the area of Hwy 331 Business in the area of […]

Post Views: 587 March Video Rankings: Americans Watch over 8 Billion Video Ads While the number of content videos continued a slow decline, the number of video ads shot to new heights. By                                    Troy Dreier Posted on April 20, 2012 Page 1 More Sharing ServicesBookmark/Share Share on emailEmailShare on printPrintShare on stumbleuponStumbleShare on linkedinLinkedInShare on […]

Post Views: 648 This is a significant step forward as this reports to you directly without having to wait for news reports. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Joins CrimeReports.com, the National Crime Map Citizens have free access to neighborhood crime data through the Walton County Sheriff’s Office website and iPhone app The Walton County Sheriff’s Office […]

Post Views: 551 SOLARIS celebrates Mother’s Day with cruise giveaway Destin, FL (April 22, 2012)…Celebrate a wonderful day just for Mom aboard the SOLARIS for a Mother’s Day lunch cruise on the Choctawhatchee Bay. SunQuest Cruises is offering a freshly prepared chef’s meal and entertainment on May 13, from Noon to 2 pm., boarding will […]

Post Views: 650 30A Launches New ’30A Gear’ Website Scenic Highway 30A, Fla., April 5, 2012 – 30A.com added to its growing network this week, with the launch of 30Agear.com, a new website designed to showcase official 30A® brand products. 30Agear.com is the newest addition to 30A’s growing network   “We have over 20 great […]

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Post Views: 618       Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Host 2012 Helen Drake Invitational at TOPS’L® Beach & Racquet Resort    ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals offers 10 percent off onsite lodging at TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort for tournament participants Spring in Northwest Florida brings the annual return of the Helen Drake Invitational tennis […]

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Post Views: 2,795 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nationally recognized culinary professional Johnny Earles inspires new seafood dishes at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood               Destin, FL …Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, always a leader in providing fine dining to the Northwest Florida coast, announced an extraordinary culinary collaboration with Johnny Earles. “Seagar’s is pleased to […]

Post Views: 748           For Immediate Release December 5, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) arrested Joseph Battista, 57, and Sarah Zombori, 21, both of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for filing a false report of a commission of a crime.  They were arrested Dec. 3. The WCSO investigation began Dec. […]

Post Views: 682 The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Damian Matthew Andrews, 29, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla. He was reported missing to the WCSO March 2, 2011.  The WCSO requested the public’s assistance in locating Andrews in June which resulted in the WCSO receiving additional information regarding his […]

Post Views: 579 Preventing Home Cooking Fires/Injuries (Santa Rosa Beach) – The holiday season is approaching and it is the time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate. Most of the holiday festivities revolve around a meal. With all the guests, distractions, and excitement of the holiday season, cooking and food preparation […]

Post Views: 586 Structure Fire in Seacrest Beach   (Santa Rosa Beach) – The S outh Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a call at 11:10 A.M. this morning reporting a structure fire at 8865 E. CR 30 A in the Seacrest Beach area. SWFD crews arrived within 6 minutes of the original 911 call to […]

Post Views: 518 Change your Clocks / Change your Batteries!   (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida) For 13 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery”, reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when […]

Post Views: 1,554 NEWS RELEASE WCSO to Launch “Drop the Drugs” Prescription Drop-off Initiative For Immediate Release October 19, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is encouraging citizens to participate in the “Drop the Drugs” initiative Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at six locations in Walton County, Fla. The “Drop […]

Post Views: 764   Fire Prevention Open House   (Santa Rosa Beach) – In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11am-2pm. There will be “live” demonstrations, child safety seat inspections, fire related games and activities, a “jump […]

Post Views: 562 Each year readers of Emerald Coast magazine cast votes for the “Best Of the Emerald Coast”(BOEC) to choose the finest food, services, and places our region has to offer. BOEC is an event showcasing the area's best of the best as voted by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine. Winners will be honored […]

Post Views: 603   (Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Citizen Volunteer Program officially kicked off last week. The “volunteers” began filling their roles assisting Fire District personnel. “There are many residents in Walton County that are retired, semi-retired, or stay at home parents, all looking for a way to contribute […]

Post Views: 543 (Santa Rosa Beach) – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. This year the SWFD is proud to participate in raising awareness to bring attention to the […]

Post Views: 583 The Importance of Internet Television   Back when we just had radio, we couldn't envision having a box in the middle of the living room that not only showed us sound and moving images, but was able to do so by receiving signals from a remote location. This is an incredible method […]

Post Views: 1,753 South Walton Community Council’s 10th Annual Back To Nature Festival Oct. 14-16, 2011 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida — South Walton Community Council is pleased to announce our 10th Annual Back To Nature Festival October 14-16, 2011. The cool fall season and natural beauty of South Walton are the perfect backdrop for the […]

Post Views: 1,616 Register to Play in Guglielmo’s Golf ParTee on Oct. 24 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Register now to play in the 2011 Guglielmo’s Golf ParTee benefiting the Sacred Heart Foundation. A shotgun scramble, the tournament will be held at Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin on Monday, Oct. 24. Lunch will be provided […]

Post Views: 1,821       Airing in September on a TV near you : Walton County Sheriff’s Department Television show. Planned are interviews and demonstrations such as the K-9 dog squad, helicopter, beach patrol rescue teams in action plus many other varieties of specialized squads. Other civic agencies related to law enforcement will also […]

Post Views: 642 Benefit Car Show, Auction and BBQ ~ Proceeds benefit the children of Stephen Whisenhunt, Jr. ~     For Immediate Release August 26, 2011   Friends and family of Stephen Whisenhunt, Jr will host a benefit car show at the Walton County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 17, 2011. Gates open at 11 a.m. […]

Post Views: 699 NEWS RELEASE Bonifay Man Arrested for Sexual Battery   For Immediate Release August 25, 2011   The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) yesterday arrested Jason Waring Reed, 41, of Bonifay, Fla., for sexual battery.   “The evidence suggests this predator is responsible for victimizing others in multiple jurisdictions,” said Sheriff Michael A. […]

Post Views: 624 PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION: YOUR SOUL WILL SING IN PANAMA CITY BEACH: PRESENTING THE FUN NEVER SETS CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND FILM FEST   – Performances by Third Day, TobyMac, Matthew West, Switchfoot and many more –  Panama City Beach, FL., August 15, 2011 – Following the hugely successful contemporary Christian concerts presented last […]