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30a News July 12, 2022

Child & Teen Safety Matters goes back to school with the students

Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (July 12, 2022)…It’s back to school time and the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) prevention team is ready. They have had their Child & Teen Safety Matters prevention programs in place for the past several years.  Each year, ECCAC’s staff educates and empowers Okaloosa and Walton students with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, and digital abuse dangers.  Curriculum is available for students K-12. According to ECCAC CEO Julie Porterfield, “In the 2021-22 school year, our prevention team was able to teach a significant 11,328 students about how to spot red flags and when to reach out to a Safe Adult if they need help. This education goes a long way in achieving ECCAC’s goal of preventing child abuse. We are so proud of our amazing team and the incredible reach they have been able to achieve.” Mental health issues for children and teens have come into prominence in today’s times. With the start of a new school year, ECCAC’s Child & Teen Safety Matters programs will teach students 5 safety rules. Important safety rule #4, Talk It Up, reminds children and teens they have a voice and that they can use it to help adults keep them safe. Part of “Talking It Up” includes identifying a Safe Adult; a person they can go to if they ever feel unsafe, have ever been hurt, or just need someone to talk to. A Safe Adult is... Read More

30a News July 11, 2022

Bird, shark rescues in Okaloosa show importance of properly disposing fishing line, tackle

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Matt Harrison and Lt. Jeremy Gilbert were cruising along Santa Rosa Sound while off duty on the Fourth of July when they spotted an osprey struggling in the water. The bird had a treble hook stuck to its right leg and face and was barely able to stay afloat. Had Harrison and Gilbert not been there, it is likely the bird would have died. Their rescue was one of many in Okaloosa County over the past month. Rehabilitated sea turtles released:Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center releases 4 rehabilitated sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico More about conservation:How to help conserve Florida wildlife as sea turtles, manatees become more active this spring According to Melissa Smith, public information coordinator for the northwest region of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, hundreds of coastal animals such as seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals are snagged in monofilament fishing line and other fishing tackle in Florida each year. “Wildlife entanglements with fishing line and other debris unfortunately still happen across the state,” Smith said. “Fishing line can be deadly to waterbirds, sea turtles and other wildlife, so disposing of it properly can save wildlife from pain and suffering.” Monofilament is a strand of strong, flexible plastic used for fishing, and most of it is non-degradable in the water. According to the FWC, it can last up to 600 years. Boaters like Harrison have also noticed the prevalence of wildlife entanglements. “I’ve been in the area for a long time and when I... Read More
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30a News July 6, 2022

SIX POUNDS OF METH SEIZED; THREE SEARCH WARRANTS IN SIX DAYS, WCSO VICE NARCOTICS UNIT ARRESTS SEVEN

 July 5, 2022 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Six pounds of meth is seized after Walton County Sheriff’s Office serves three search warrants in just six days leading to the arrest of seven people. The first was executed on June 30th at 186 Foxmeyer Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. Anthony Avizius, 56, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Avizius was out on probation on charges stemming from Operation Mr. Clean conducted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in November 2020. Avizius was given a $50,000 bond and is still incarcerated at the time of this release. After a multi-month investigation, a search warrant was conducted at 76 Windchime Way in Freeport on July 1st. Six pounds of methamphetamine was located along with six pounds of marijuana, fentanyl tablets, two pistols, and a rifle. More than $21,000 in U.S. Currency was also found. Donald Edward Robbins Jr., 41, was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a weapon and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Robbins was out on bond for trafficking meth in Covington County, Alabama. He was released the following day on a $50,000 bond. Five people were arrested following a search warrant on July 5th at 130 Sunset Lane in Freeport. During the search, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found in multiple bedrooms in the home. Barbara Jean Sullivan, 62, of Freeport was charged with possession of... Read More
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Real Estate July 5, 2022

June Sales in Review | 30A Beaches

Sales surged in the 30A Beaches real estate market during June with 175 properties closed (up from 139 in May) and 72 new contracts secured for homes and condominiums combined. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida led the 30A Beaches market in transactions with 51 sides and nearly $81 million in sales volume. The company recorded over $114 million in sales volume across Walton and Okaloosa counties during the month of June. A five bedroom, gulf front residence in Rosemary Beach was the highest priced single family home to sell at $21 million. The highest priced condo sold was a four bedroom, gulf front residence in Costa Blanca at $4.2 million. Be the first to know about new properties, community updates and market trends each month with The 30A Trend, the premier digital newsletter of 30A. SUBSCRIBE NOW Read More
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