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Walton County officials have reopened their beaches, but fly purple flags to make beachgoers aware of dangerous marine life.
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The attacks off beaches in the Florida Panhandle led authorities to temporarily close several beaches to swimmers on Friday. Beaches were reopened Saturday, with flags warning of high hazards.
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As of July 1, homeowners with beachfront property in Florida's Walton County can declare their beach off-limits to the public. That has sparked a battle with local residents and county officials.