PLUNGERS TAKE TO THE cool gulf waters. Grey skies and an occasional sprinkle did little to detour hundreds of visitors and locals alike from participating in the 2017 South Walton Fire District (SWFD)/Gulf Place Polar Bear Plunge which was held on Sunday, Jan. 1. Close to 150 people registered for the event which is intended to raise funds to help purchase and install smoke detectors in homes were people may not be able to afford them. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)