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Post Views: 557 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: 617 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: 604 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: 468 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: 606 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: 514 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: 1,291 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: 483 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: 462 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: 550 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: 478 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: 481 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: 539 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: 540 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: 485 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: 610 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: 584 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: 550 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: 602 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: 505 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: 593 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: 569       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: 2,339 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: 712           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: 648 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: 557 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: 557 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: 487 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: 1,254 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: 695   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: 521 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: 542   (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: 507 (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: 528 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: 1,329 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: 1,178 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: 1,372       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: 585 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: 623 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: 578 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 […]

Post Views: 1,316 NEWS RELEASE WCSO Hosts the Ride for a Cure Rodeo ~Proceeds Benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation~   For Immediate Release August 12, 2011 Put on your cowboy hats, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Ride for a Cure Rodeo will be held Saturday, August 20 behind the WCSO Paxton Substation.  Gates […]

Post Views: 491 New Volunteer Program Announced  (Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is proud to announce the addition of a new “Volunteer Program”. This program is designed for anyone interested in assisting with the day to day operations of the SWFD in a non-firefighting capacity. “There are many residents in […]

Post Views: 453 Back to School Safety   (Santa Rosa Beach) – As the school year begins Monday, August 8th, drivers will once again be encountering children commuting to school, some for their very first time. The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) would like to encourage motorists to be especially alert for children, particularly in […]

Post Views: 369   WCSO Supports the 4th Annual AGLA Bass Tournament   ~Proceeds Benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center~           For Immediate Release   August 1, 2011       Grab your luckiest pole and most reliable lure, the 2011 American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) Bass […]

Post Views: 591 Seaside, Fla. – Cottage Rental Agency of Seaside, Florida will host the Tennessee Titans Cheerleader photo shoot for their 2012 team calendar.  The NFL franchise from Nashville, Tennessee is a both a favorite of local Floridians as well as the home town team for many of the visitors to this beach community. […]

Post Views: 696     Space and Science Research Corporation P. O. Box 607841 * Orlando, Fl 32860 www.spaceandscience.net   Japanese Earthquake a Forewarning of More Record Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions  The historic 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that struck off the coast of northeastern Japan shortly after 2:46 PM local time, on Friday, March 11, […]

Post Views: 1,500          MMMMMMMiramar Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2011) – Over 1,200 local children have been registered for the 2011 “Backpack 2 School” program to receive assistance for the upcoming school year. For the past nine years, Silver Sands Factory Stores has partnered with Destiny Worship Center for the “Backpack 2 […]