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Post Views: 530 Proceeds to Benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center   Niceville, Fla. June 30, 2011, Grab your luckiest pole and most reliable lure, the 2011 AGLA Bass Tournament is set for August 6 at Marina Village in Freeport.  A $3,000 payout is at stake for the winners of this annual tournament in […]

Post Views: 503 South Walton Independence Day Beach Clean Up Tuesday, July 5th Volunteers Needed!!! Meet us at the beach at one of the Regional Beach Accesses At 7:00 AM Monday, July 5th: Beat the heat start early   Miramar Dune Allen Blue Mountain Beach Ed Walline Park Grayton Beach Butler, Between Seaside and WaterColor […]

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Post Views: 505 (Santa Rosa Beach) – WALTON FIRE COUNCIL ENCOURAGES VOLUNTARY BURN BAN WALTON COUNTY— With extreme drought conditions persisting and summer lightning storms on the horizon, the Walton Fire Council, members from the Florida Division of Forestry, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, and Walton County Emergency Management officials met on Monday evening to […]

Post Views: 540 Second Lawsuit Filed Against Kenneth R. Feinberg, Feinberg Rozen, LLP and Gulf Coast Claims Facility Categories: BP, Feinberg, GCCF, Gulf Coast Claims Facility, lawsuit, Litigation, Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, OPA | URL: http://wp.me/pFTAn-5E Second Lawsuit Filed Against Kenneth R. Feinberg, Feinberg Rozen, LLP and Gulf Coast Claims Facility __________________ Complaint Alleges […]

Post Views: 551 Coastal Branch Library summertime activities Santa Rosa Beach, FL- The Coastal Branch Library is holding a “Summer Memories Photo Contest,” thanks to support from Friends of the Coastal Branch Library. Submit a photo of your favorite summer memory and have it displayed in the library. All ages are welcome to participate. Photos […]

Post Views: 550 WCSO Arrests Santa Rosa Beach Man for Homicide For Immediate Release June 17, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) today announces the arrest of Steven Anthony Cozzie, 21, of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. for the murder of a 15 year-old female from Georgia. The WCSO received a call at approximately 4:06 […]

Post Views: 520 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is presently conducting a homicide investigation near Cypress Grove Lane in Seagrove, Fla. A missing person was reported to the WCSO earlier today. The case has evolved into a homicide investigation. The WCSO is in the process of interviewing persons of interest and area residents who […]

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Post Views: 1,302 FBIscam SAMPLE DOCUMENT NEWS RELEASE New “Security Clearance” Scam Seeks Personal Information, Money For Immediate Release June 13, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) encourages citizens to become familiar with common methods used by scam artists to fraudulently obtain personal and financial information from victims. The WCSO recently became aware of […]

Post Views: 1,404 SMOKE ON THE COAST BBQ & FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Destin Commons celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 2nd, 6 pm – 9 pm WHAT: Destin Commons announces its first ever BBQ Cook-Off! In addition to our annual fireworks festival, we are adding a tasting element this year. The event will also feature: art […]

Post Views: 571 All persons found alive and well Alabama Amber Alert Issued for Three Children, Two Recovered in Walton County For Immediate Release June 6, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) today received a 911 call at approximately 1:49 a.m. from a woman who alleged she discovered two unknown children in a roadway […]

Post Views: 1,265 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2011) – The leading gourmet gift retailer Harry & David, at Silver Sands Factory Stores, has once again teamed up with Soldiers’ Angels, a non-profit agency that ships care packages to U.S. soldiers in combat, for their 3rd Annual “” event. From now until July 4th families, […]

Post Views: 519 Miramar Beach, Fla. (May 19, 2011) – Silver Sands Factory Stores is one of the area’s largest employers with over 3,000 associates working at premier designer stores in the Center. Each month, Silver Sands receives several nominations from managers recognizing outstanding employees who go above and beyond every day to provide their […]

Post Views: 608 Digital Graffiti Festival Goes Mobile Alys Beach, Fla., May 18, 2011 – Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach, the World’s 1st Projection Art Festival, is going mobile this year thanks to a partnership with 30A.com, an interactive guide to daily events and activities along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A. Now in its fourth year, […]

Post Views: 548 Coastal Library Summer Reading Programs 2011 Santa Rosa Beach — This year there are three programs for the Walton County Library’s summer reading program theme “One World Many Stories”. The programs for the Coastal Branch Library will begin June 2 and run through June 16 Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The library […]

Post Views: 600 NEWS RELEASE Sheriff Adkinson Recognizes Civil Process Unit For Immediate Release May 17, 2011 Walton County Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. today recognizes members of the Civil Process Unit for their exemplary performance in 2010. “The Civil Process Unit may be small in staff, but it continues to post high performance numbers,” […]

Post Views: 559 Private jets at your finger tips as Chapman Freeborn launches iPhone app Fort Lauderdale, FL., May 16, 2011. Chapman Freeborn today unveiled a unique iPhone app which will set the standard for quick and accurate ‘on-the-go’ private jet enquiries. The world’s largest aircraft charter broker launched Private Jet, an application which gives […]

Post Views: 572 My Vacation Haven Announces Exciting New Harbor Excursion Destin, FL (May 2011)… My Vacation Haven will offer its guests a one of a kind voyage along the magnificent Destin harbor. Beginning June 9, those staying with My Vacation Haven will be able to embark on the area’s first harbor excursion relishing in […]

Post Views: 510 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2011) –Waterford Wedgwood at Silver Sands Factory Stores is hosting an in-store artisan signing reception on Saturday, May 21 from 11am-4pm. Michael Doulton, a fifth generation descendent of John Doulton, founder of Royal Doulton, will be making a special appearance and signing of Royal Doulton and Royal […]

Post Views: 1,308 Olin Marler Charter’s Salutes Veterans with Free Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises Saturday, May 21, 2011   Destin, FL:  Olin Marler Charter’s is proud to announce this day of appreciation as veterans are given the opportunity to go deep sea fishing free of charge.  The event is not only to honor […]

Post Views: 542 Footy Fanatics of Northwest Florida! Only one month to go, but it is not too late to make your team’s plans for “The Gulf Coast’s Friendliest (and Fastest Growing) Outdoor Soccer Party,”  the 3rd Annual “Soccer by the Surf Tournament” along the beautiful, sugar sand Beaches of South Walton, Florida!! Please find the […]

Post Views: 415 Friends that would like to help those in need in Alabama ~ SunTrust Bank is collecting items to help the tornado victims. People can donate at ANY SunTrust branch location in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa or Escambia County. Will collecting through May 16th the truck will leave out headed to the Tuscaloosa area […]

Post Views: 547 4th of July Parade Registration Form (2011) It is that time of year again; time to bring out your patriotic paraphernalia to celebrate our Independence Day with the “South Walton 4th of July Parade,” Monday, July 4th beginning at 8AM. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage […]

Post Views: 502 WCSO Accepting Applications for Teen Driver Challenge ~Learn driving techniques used by driving professionals, including law enforcement officers~ For Immediate Release May 6, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is challenging high school students to take the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Teen Driver Challenge (TDC). Students and parents can pick up […]

Post Views: 721 Space and Science Research Center P. O. Box 607841 * Orlando, Fl 32860 www.spaceandscience.net NASA Data Confirms Solar Hibernation and Climate Change to Cold Era The Space and Science Research Center (SSRC) announces today that the most recent data from NASA describing the unusual behavior of the Sun validates a nearly four […]

Post Views: 527 A Night at Studio 54 On Friday, May 13th, the WaterSound Beach Club will be transformed into an open-air, beachside replica of New York City’s famous Studio 54 — complete with funky leisure suits, go-go dancers, disco balls and groovy lighting, and a DJ spinning great music that will make you want […]

Post Views: 525 Jeston Foley Kayla Jones Safely Recovered For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) today announces the safe recovery of 16-year-old Jeston Foley, of Laurel Hill, Fla. He was reported missing April 11. The WCSO received information yesterday at approximately 9:03 p.m. from an individual who suggested that […]

Post Views: 1,217 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Kayla Jones, of Walton County, Fla. WCSO deputies received a call April 23 at approximately 4:28 p.m. from Kayla’s mother regarding her daughter’s disappearance.  Deputies immediately responded to her residence. There is no indication or evidence of […]

Post Views: 411 April 28, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Jeston Foley, of Laurel Hill, Fla. The WCSO received a report yesterday confirming he was recently in the DeFuniak Springs area. The WCSO received a tip yesterday at approximately 7:23 p.m. from a […]

Post Views: 529 What: Cinco de Mayo Spring Fest When: Sunday ▪ May 1 ▪ 1 p.m. Where: HarborWalk Village ▪ Destin, FL Cinco de Mayo Spring Fest Benefits Emerald Coast Autism Society • DJ’s Ill Will and Lecz will turn up the Latin flavor of Cinco de Mayo fun with live music, dance and […]

Post Views: 623 30A.com announced the release of “Life Shines (The 30A Song)” on iTunes, performed by Bryan Kennedy. Co-written by Kennedy and 30A’s Mike Ragsdale, “Life Shines (The 30A Song)” is intended to be a tribute to the place they both call home: Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A. “Anyone who’s ever been here knows how […]

Post Views: 464 Justin Dinner MENU in PDF ◙ Justin Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Bluefin Tuna Crudo with Marinated Mixed Melon Salad in an Oyster Liquor-Gazpacho “Consomme” with a Chorizo-Meyer Lemon Gremolata ◙ Justin Chardonnay 2009 Butter Poached Halibut Cheeks over Louisiana “Jazzmen” Rice Tabbouleh with a Sweet Corn Emulsion and Smoked Sea Salt ◙ Justin […]

Post Views: 505 Miramar Beach, Fla. (April 21, 2011) – Silver Sands is continuing its partnership with JobsPlus to offer job seekers in the area resources along with hundreds of job opportunities all in one central location. On the fourth Wednesday of every month (except November) the JobsPlus 40-foot Mobile One-Stop vehicle will be stationed […]

Post Views: 470 Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is now the exclusive Transportation for Vision Air! On March 25th, Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine was named the official pilot and flight crew transportation provider for the airlines commercial passenger flights. Along with this accomplishment, Sunshine Shuttle and limousine has been named the official transportation provider for the […]

Post Views: 528 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOST APRIL LUNCHEON DESTIN, Fla. – (April 2011) – The Fishbar welcomes the Young Professionals of Walton County for a networking luncheon on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30am. Presenting groups will include Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, and Habitat for Humanity. Lunch options include: Grilled Mahi […]

Post Views: 614 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Waterford Wedgwood at Silver Sands Factory Stores is hosting two in-store artisan signing receptions. Master Glass Blower, Gerard Treacy will sign Waterford Crystal on Friday, April 29 from 12-6 p.m. Then, on Saturday, May 21 Michael Doulton, a descendent of the Royal Doulton family, will be at Waterford […]

Post Views: 411 Beach Status Update – Tar Washes Ashore in Walton County in Isolated Area BP Crews respond immediately, conducting removal WALTON COUNTY, Fla.–April 10, 2010–BP Crews are currently responding to some material that has washed up in an isolated area of South Walton beaches from Topsail Hill State Park to Grayton Beach State […]

Post Views: 1,298 Children’s program at Coastal Branch Library Thursday, April 14 The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library will be sponsoring a children’s program in the library beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th, 2011. Pizza will be served compliments of Bruno’s Pizza and Pizza Hut. Ranger Daniel Burton from Topsail Hill Preserve […]

Post Views: 582 “One Year After the Spill-Where Are We? Local Scientist Speaks” April 20, 2011 marks the one year memorial of the Deepwater Horizon Oil disaster in which eleven lives were lost, 205.8 million gallons of oil gushed into the Gulf and an unprecedented 1.8 million gallons of dispersants were applied to the oil […]

Post Views: 1,521 SunQuest Cruises’ Craft Beer Dinner with the Tennessee Firearms set for April 28th aboard the Solaris Yacht Dinner cruise event will feature a five course dinner paired with exclusively brewed craft beer and music by popular area bluegrass band Destin, Fla. (April 05, 2011) – SunQuest Cruises announces details of the Craft […]

Post Views: 592 For Immediate Release April 4, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received information yesterday at approximately 12:30 p.m. regarding a suspicious incident involving an individual who was distributing large sums of money to gas station patrons near the intersection of U.S. Highway 331 and U.S. Highway 98. WCSO deputies arrived within […]

Post Views: 591 REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month. REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. We have already ! .... YOU MAY BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:    888-382-1222 It […]

Post Views: 543 Panama City Beach (March 28, 2011) – Navigator, the Beach Chamber of Commerce’s small business initiative, will present a two-part Lunch & Learn workshop series on Social Media given by CyberSytes, held at FSU PC’s Holley Academic Center from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The workshops will both include a catered hot […]

Post Views: 684 National Library Week Activity at Coastal Branch Library Santa Rosa Beach, FL – In observance of NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 11-15 the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library are sponsoring a children’s reading program. All children are encouraged to visit the library to record books they have read till April 14th, 2011. […]

Post Views: 1,544 Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies today assisted in the rescue of two distressed swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico near the Majestic Sun Condominiums in Miramar Beach, Fla., shortly after 3 p.m. Lt. Mike Howell observed two distressed swimmers, a 15-year-old boy and his father, calling for help from approximately 80 […]

Post Views: 780 Drowning in Camp Creek area of South Walton  (Santa Rosa Beach) – At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a call reporting two swimmers in distress adjacent to the beach area behind Pelican Circle and Seabreeze Boulevard in Seacrest Beach. SWFD lifeguards arrived on scene and […]

Post Views: 1,526 Successful ‘30A on the Bay’ Cruise Marks the Beginning of an Exciting 2011 Spring Season for SunQuest Cruises Docked at Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, SunQuest Cruises offers special events and regularly scheduled dinner cruises aboard the Solaris yacht Destin, Fla. (March 17, 2011) – SunQuest Cruises announces […]

Post Views: 622 Silver Sands Partners with JobsPlus to Fill Hundreds of Positions Nation’s largest designer outlet center continues series of job festivals; partners with JobsPlus Media Contacts: Angela Triplett, Public Relations Manager angela@howardgrp.com (850) 654-9771   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 21, 2011) – Silver Sands Factory Stores launched its series […]

Post Views: 684 The Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron A Non-Profit Boating Organization For additional information, please contact Lt. William Fearon, Squadron PRO 850-622-2073 or billfearon@cox.net For Immediate Release Runs through April 11, 2011 APRIL BOATING SEMINAR OFFERED A Monday night boating seminar starting at 7pm will be conducted on April 11, 2011 at […]