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  –        LADIES FISHING TOURNAMENT EVENT BRIEF    –   June 8, Flounder’s Chowder House Pensacola Beach, FL   Calling all lady anglers…fishing festivities begin with a Captain’s Meeting for entrants the night before the tournament at 6 pm, on June 7, at Flounder’s Chowder House in Pensacola Beach. The actual fishing tournament starts at 6:30 […]

  Local kids express thanks to Sheriff Adkinson for dedication to his profession For Immediate Release May 16, 2013  Members of the Boys and Girls Club stopped by to chat with Sheriff Adkinson on Thursday to express their appreciation for his dedication to the field of law enforcement, and to the young people in the […]

Juvenile arrested for several burglaries in the Driftwood Estates Community For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 On May 1, 2013, The Walton County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of vehicle burglaries that occurred the previous night in the Driftwood Community. Items stolen included a firearm, alcohol and cash. Information gathered from witnesses in the neighborhood […]

  Neighborhood Alert issued for Driftwood Estates area   For Immediate Release May 2, 2013   The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has issued a Neighborhood Alert for the area of Driftwood Estates in Santa Rosa Beach.  The WCSO has received numerous calls about vehicles and homes being burglarized recently.  The vehicles targeted during this […]

  Travel + Leisure magazine voted Seaside in South Walton as the “Best Beach on  Earth” for families for 2013.   Approximately 40 percent of South Walton’s 56,000 acres is owned by the State of  Florida and protected from future development.   South Walton offers an amazing culinary scene and is home to six of […]

We love to shop at Publix but had no idea that the staff had such skills. This watermelon is sliced and diced in no time flat. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT yourself because this guy is wearing special slice proof GLOVES… well one anyway.  Gallagher would be proud, or jealous… his watermelons don't come out so […]

    For Immediate Release April 22, 2013  The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is always looking for ways to keep its citizens and visitors safe.  Now the deputies and investigators are urging folks to “Hide, Lock, and Take” your items from your vehicle, meaning:  hide your things, lock your car, and take your keys. […]

 Famous actress has legs full of bruises     She is very young but its speculation years of drug and alcohol ruined their natural beauty.  PHOTOS: DailyMail.co.uk             Lindsay Lohan Before admitted to a rehabilitation center for 90 days, Lindsay Lohan did some shopping in Los Angeles.  She looked worse […]

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PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — DeLuna Fest, a popular music festival held at Pensacola Beach since 2010, will not be returning in 2013, according to event organizers. Organizers say they are planning on moving the festival to a different time of year when its planned return for 2014 comes around. According to a release, they are […]

It was a close call for 30a Santa Rosa Beach resident "Redd's" family at the Boston Marathon. Stacey, Redd's Sister, her Dad Paul Smith, and brother in law, Rich, were at the Boston Marathon. They all competed in the Seaside Half Marathon in March. Here is Staceys account: I just want to thank ALL of […]

Harley-Davidson of PCB Opening April 16  After 7 months of construction, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will be opening its doors for business on Tuesday, April 16 at 9:00 AM.    The full service dealership is the first brand-new point for Harley-Davidson in three years. “It has been a long time coming, but we are so […]

    South Walton Community Council 2013 Public Forum Series Thursday April 25, 2013 Guest Speaker: Paul Arthur, Director of the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center, Freeport, FL  The South Walton Community Council welcomes Paul Arthur as our guest speaker for the April session of the SWCC Public Forum Series. Paul will discuss his role […]

  April 10th, 2013                                                                                 For more information contact Mark Carter 850-267-3279         […]

Hero Story: Army Staff Sergeant Aaron Hale In December of 2011, Kelly Hale received a horrifying late night knock on her door; the one that every spouse of a deployed soldier dreads. Her husband had been severely wounded, and his prognosis was uncertain. The men in uniform who informed her of her husband's incident stayed […]

Local Residents Invited to be a Part of a Very Special Ceremony in Santa Rosa Beach on April 6th   Santa Rosa Beach, FL. (April 3, 2013) – Building Homes for Heroes is proud to announce a homecoming celebration to welcome Army Staff Sergeant Aaron Hale to his new home at 73 Pelican Bay Drive […]

2013 Seabreeze Jazz Festival® to Feature Free Kick-Off Show at Pier Park In Celebration of 15th Anniversary Free Concert Set For Thursday, April 18th from 1-3pm in Food Court Area                           (Panama City Beach, FL)   The coastal beach setting of Panama City Beach […]

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 8th season as […]

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, a brass chandelier, […]

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 the surface after […]

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 it may get […]

  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 the Gulf of […]

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 entered a period […]

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 from $30 to […]

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 in as king […]

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 and rights of […]

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 to help meet […]

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 Walton. Williams was […]

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 December 20th for […]

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 that question. Wireless […]

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 . .

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 fireworks display over […]

[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 gift for Panhandle […]

  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 the use of […]

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 is known to […]