Walton County Animal Services has been selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of November. The Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program, which launched in February 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. Walton […]
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9th 30A 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Thanksgiving Races Virtual, Nov. 21 – 29 Highway 30A, South Walton County Race organizers invite participants to register from wherever they may be this Thanksgiving for the 9th year for the annual 30A 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run races. Because of the pandemic, this one […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Reopens to the Public This Friday Alaqua Animal Refuge has announced it will reopen its doors to the public beginning this Friday, October 30 from 12 to 5 pm. For the near future, the Refuge will only be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of each week from 12 to 5 pm. […]
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Four Nonprofits Groups in Okaloosa and Walton Counties will receive $112,000 (Ft. Walton Beach, FL . . . October 25, 2020) The members of Impact100 of Northwest Florida voted and announced today the grant recipients for 2020 – awarding four (4) $112,000 grants. At its October 25th virtual Annual Meeting, Impact100 NWF members viewed video […]
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The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their Fall Golf Classic at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, on Thursday, November 12. Four-person teams are now able to register to play at the event, beginning at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration for a four-person team is $700 […]
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Supporting the Troops is Sweet! You might “snicker” when you hear that a dentist is asking for candy, but Cook Family Dentistry has great “reeses” why. Dr. Cassidy Cook and the team at Cook Family Dentistry of Santa Rosa Beach are continuing their annual Halloween tradition of encouraging local kids to donate some of their […]
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Today, Alaqua Animal Refuge announced it has advanced the stages of its permanent move to their future home as immediately as possible. The decision to fast-track the relocation was made with careful thought and much deliberation with their leadership team and board of directors, after Hurricane Sally caused devastating flooding to the Refuge. Alaqua suffered […]
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The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) will partner with Grayton Beer Brewpub to host trivia on Thursday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. This will be the first in-person event hosted by YPWC since the COVID-19 pandemic, so proper health and safety protocols will be in place in order to protect all guests. Sponsored by […]
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Thompson 31Fifty Winery and Crust Artisan Bakery and Italian Restaurant graciously hosted a wine dinner that benefits the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers in Niceville and DeFuniak Springs. Julie Porterfield, CEO of ECCAC commented, “For many years, Mike and Val Thompson, owners of Thompson 31Fifty Wine in California, along with Mark and Kim Fressell, owners […]
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Despite a pandemic, a national recession and a year that keeps throwing curve balls, Burn Boot Camp opened its doors in Pier Park on Monday, October 5th. Burn Boot Camp Panama City Beach is the 273rd Burn Boot Camp location to open in the country. Co-founded in a parking lot by husband-and-wife team Devan and […]
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Local non-profit, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, has announced that Kelley Mossburg has officially joined the team as executive director. Mossburg comes from 35 years of senior-level corporate experience. Throughout his career, Mossburg has owned his own business and has served in a number of non-profits as a board member, board chairman, and president. Mossburg’s career […]
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During the pandemic, every industry has had to get creative as the nature of work transformed. The new Sculpt Studio opening the first weekend of November will fill a local need for entrepreneurs, creatives, and fitness fanatics alike by providing a space to safely convene, grow stronger and pursue their passions. Centrally located in Seagrove, […]
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The Non-Profit Pensapreneur Kids, Inc, will be hosting their annual Pensacola Children’s Business Fair this year on November 7th and November 14th from 10am-12pm CST to create a space for kids ages 5-17 to learn these skills and put them to use in a marketplace format. This year’s fair will be in an organized online […]
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The work in “Quarantine” offers a time capsule of the events of the past six months. In different degrees, COVID-19 has affected us all. There is a sense of a shared experience; concepts that were alien six months ago are now familiar and understood by all. Each artist provides a record of his or her […]
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The Witches of South Walton are set to ride in the 17th Annual Witch Ride this October with changes in place for 2020. The Witches will again be riding to support the mission of Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN); providing Dental, Vision & Mental Health services for children in Walton & Okaloosa Counties. The Witches […]
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GFS and European Models latest prediction The National Hurricane Center expects Delta to strengthen into a major hurricane by Tuesday before weakening as it approaches land. A turn toward the west-northwest should occur this evening. A faster northwestward motion is expected Tuesday through Wednesday night. On the forecast track, the center of Delta is expected […]
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Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Tuesday – October 27 Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts at 6:30 Location: Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin This fundraising concert, A Night With The Stars, is put on by and to benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). The non-profit organization is celebrating 20 years of preventing […]
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has instituted monthly prevention programs to help the children and families they serve. Prevention is the key. It is hard to believe there are approximately 1,100 cases of child sexual and physical abuse reported annually in Okaloosa and Walton Counties, an average […]
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Walton County Tax Collector, Rhonda Skipper was recently presented with the 2020 Excellence in Finance Operations Legacy Award by the Florida Tax Collector’s Association. The award recognizes offices who have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and clean audit in the finance operations of the office. “Receiving this award is an amazing honor and […]
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida is moving into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, opening the path for restaurants and other businesses to fully reopen. DeSantis made the announcement in St. Petersburg. He said that the state is moving into Phase 3 which means that there will be no restrictions for restaurants […]
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Proceeds to benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Café Thirty-A will host its annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. From 7- 11 p.m., the restaurant will be transformed with festive holiday décor. Attendees will be greeted upon arrival with a glass of champagne and […]
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Santa Rosa Beach – Last week, as Hurricane Sally made her way across the Florida Panhandle, the Habitat ReStore in Walton County was left with 19 inches of standing water in their store and throughout their entire property. Unfortunately, the flooding caused extensive damage and destroyed all of the inventory the ReStore had on hand […]
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in October with four distinctly different productions that offer something for all ages. ‘First Date,’ the First Mainstage Production of the Season, Oct. 9-25 Cabaret on the Boulevard, Oct. 13 Cabaret on the Boolevard, Oct. 20 ‘Dot and Ziggy,’ […]
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The Visit South Walton Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team, along with Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, invites all community members and visitors to join International Coastal Cleanup 2020 on the beaches of South Walton. The event takes place Saturday, September 26th, from 9 to 11 a.m. This year’s program will look somewhat different from past […]
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The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is well known for its beauty and beaches hosting many events, along with both local and destination weddings. Locals, Leighann Elliott and Haley Poveda, have founded a new company, RaeBird Wedding + Events. They will specialize in the coordination, planning and implementation of events and weddings in the region. […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Evacuates Animals from Refuge Due to Flooding Impacts from Hurricane Sally Alaqua Animal Refuge made a swift and difficult decision to evacuate animals from the shelter due to massive rain, heavy wind, and widespread flooding from now category 2 Hurricane Sally–which is still hammering the Florida Panhandle at this time. Alaqua’s close […]
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SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A STORM SURGE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE OKALOOSA/WALTON COUNTY LINE FLORIDA * MOBILE BAY A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR... * EAST OF BAY ST. LOUIS TO NAVARRE FLORIDA A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR... * EAST […]
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The friends of Camp Helen are excited to announce the opening of their pumpkin patch Friday, October 2 at 9am. Pumpkins will be sold 7 days a week, from 9am-4pm through October 31 or until sold out. This year, our pumpkin patch will have social distancing measures in place. Everyone is encouraged to stay 6 […]
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The Courtyard at Pescado is now booking parties and private dinners for Christmas and other holidays. Opportunities include, company/business dinners, family affairs, and Christmas parties for friends. The menu consists of a three course dinner and a glass of bubbles per guest. The total per person is $150 + 7% tax and 20% gratuity. There […]
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WATCHES AND WARNINGS ——————– CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Storm Surge Warning has been extended eastward along the coast of the Florida panhandle to the Okaloosa/Walton County Line. The Hurricane Warning has been extended eastward along the coast of the Florida Panhandle to Navarre. The Tropical Storm Warning west of Morgan City Louisiana has been […]
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Tropical Storm Sally formed off the southwestern Florida coast today. Sally is forecast to move northwest through the Gulf towards the north-central Gulf coast. It is expected to make landfall as a category 1 hurricane Tuesday somewhere between eastern Louisiana to coastal Alabama… possibly as far east as the western Florida panhandle. Hurricane watches are […]
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Spaghetti models video projections At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nineteen was located near latitude 25.4 North, longitude 79.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). On the forecast track, the depression is forecast to move inland over south Florida early on Saturday, move […]
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In September of 2019, Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane causing catastrophic damage and wreaking havoc across the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island with rain and wind gusts up to 220 miles per hour. Alaqua Animal Refuge Founder Laurie Hood worked with national organizations GreaterGood.org and Animal Wellness Action […]
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Are you wishing life was a fairytale, right now? Escape into the magical world of live theater and it can be. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) kicks off its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in September with two special productions performed in ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard, in […]
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Nine young professionals, comprised of men and women aged 21 – 40, currently serve on the Young Ambassador Board of the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). This group supports the mission of the non-profit by helping to spread awareness through targeted service, social happenings and community outreach. Serving as the 2020-2021 Young Ambassador Board […]
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Step One Automotive Group to Open 14th Location – A First-of-its-Kind, State-of-the-Art Subaru Dealership in Fort Walton Beach Grand Opening and Multi Chamber Ribbon Cutting set for Thursday, October 22 On Thursday, October 22, from 5:30-10:30 p.m., Step One Automotive Group will host a Grand Opening Celebration and multi chamber ribbon cutting to commemorate […]
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Locally acclaimed musician celebrates new album release with a weekend tour Casey Kearney will be performing at three Florida venues to debut her first full-length album “More to the Story” Local singer-songwriter Casey Kearney is celebrating the October release of her first full-length original album. The 11 song album is titled by the song “More […]
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Emeril Lagasse Foundation Establishes Hospitality Industry Relief Fund In Lieu of Annual Boudin, Bourbon & Beer New fund to support hospitality industry workers across the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS – In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality industry and its employees as well as the impact of Hurricane Laura, Emeril […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge to be Featured on Hallmark Channel’s Tails of Joy 2 Debuting August 31 Alaqua Animal Refuge will be featured on “Tails of Joy 2,” premiering Monday, August 31 on the Hallmark Channel at 10 am Central / 11 am Eastern. “Tails of Joy 2” follows the incredible journey of shelter animals in […]
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PRNewswire — The leadership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group is pleased to announce Loresa Smith as Executive Director of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is a planned 107-unit luxury senior living community currently under construction by EMJ Corporation and scheduled to […]
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15th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction Presented by the Jumonville Family Raises over $1.35 Million for Children in Need in Northwest Florida Through its First Virtual Auction Miramar Beach, Fla. – August 24, 2020 – Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrated the 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family through […]
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Walton County Public Library System is here to support your world language classroom with access to Mango Languages – all you need is your library card! This award-winning language-learning platform engages learners of all levels with specific methodology and features that build speaking skills and retention. With Mango, library patrons have free access to: * […]
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ECCAC receives supplies for kids from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter The women of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter of Niceville, Florida generously donated facial tissues, hand soap, baby wipes, snacks, juice boxes and sodas to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) for the children receiving […]
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First round of United Way Emerald Coast’s Rock United kicks off TODAY LOCATION— 8/20/2020 — Voting in the first ever VIRTUAL Rock United benefiting United Way Emerald Coast will begin August 20th. Twenty-six musical artists/acts have entered the competition and will compete for the grand prize of $2,000, plus open for Billy Currington at the […]
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Walton County Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Online Learning As the school year begins, Walton County would like to remind the public that we offer 13 free Wi-Fi hotspots locations throughout the County. The County is aware that during these times of COVID-19, many parents have opted to have their children attend school virtually. These […]
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Carlie Wells REPORTER Author twitter Two tropical depressions could form this week in the Atlantic and Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Monday morning. Update: The chances for development for the two tropical waves is increasing, the NHC said Monday night. The one now heading for the Caribbean is “of the greatest concern,” the National Weather Service in Slidell […]
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Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation goes virtual for the 15th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction August 21-22 Miramar Beach, Fla. (August 11, 2020) – Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, has announced that they are moving the 15th Anniversary Auction to a fully virtual format in an effort […]
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Shelter House welcomes Rachelle Wyatt as Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt will head volunteer coordination and recruitment for upcoming opportunities Amidst COVID 19, Shelter House has hired Rachelle Wyatt, a 2019 graduate of Florida State University, as the Program and Volunteer Coordinator. With her background in Hospitality, Wyatt will lead efforts in recruiting and coordinating volunteers for […]
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40 NEIGHBORS OPPOSE DEVELOPER’S “COUNTY ROAD” FOR ONE For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cappy Kidd, cappykidd7@gmail.com, 773-509-9360 A battle of proposals, “to build a private drive on a county right-of-way or to abandon the right-of-way,” is coming to the Walton County Board of Commissioners (BCC) at its August 27 meeting. DEVELOPER DEMANDS A PRIVATE DRIVE A […]
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