Debbie Roney Smith

Looking for a kid-friendly activity to do today? Head out to Freeport and enjoy the FREE Earth Day Expo at E.O. Wilson.

There's going to be plants for sale, live animals, educational talks, a Tasting Room, and more!

The event runs 9am-2pm.

Today's the Day!

2nd Annual Earth Day Expo is happening today!
Come celebrate nature with us from 9 AM – 2 PM at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center (4956 State Hwy 20 East, Freeport, FL).

We’re so grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Pepsi Rock Company for helping make this day possible.

Expect hands-on activities, live animal encounters, nature crafts, games, and plenty of family fun all while supporting free environmental education programs for local kids.

The ongoing 500-acre wildfire in the Mossy Pond area is, as of this morning, about 90% contained.

Calhoun officials report fire lines are improving but they will continue to monitor the situation. The fire has been burning since Sunday with the Florida Forest Service and local fire departments working on improving fire lines and addressing various hot-spots.

According to Calhoun County Emergency Management, damage assessments have identified a total of 43 displaced occupants, 15 dwellings destroyed, 7 outbuildings destroyed, along with 7 vehicles, 2 boats and 1 utility trailer. We offer our condolensces to the friends and family of Deputy Steven Bruner who died after suffering a medical emergency while assisting with evacuations.

Officials ask that if you have experienced any structural or residential damage to self-reporting using its damage assessment tool here or email [email protected].

ATTENTION: the county-wide burn ban remains in place.

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Check out the Blountstown Florida River Fest!

Come out to Neal Landing to enjoy a full day of activities for all ages. There will be a classic car show, live entertainment, food, an artisan and craft market, a catfish tournament, a fireworks show, AND a free kids zone.

So grab your coziest lawn chair, a cooler full of your favorite goodies, and come down to Neal Landing for an afternoon of fun leading to an evening of enjoyment (11am-6pm)!