August 1, 2018 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla— A call to law enforcement leads to the arrest of two suspects for shoplifting hundreds of dollars in stolen items from a popular shopping destination in Walton County. On Tuesday, July 31st Walton County… Read More
It’s hot outside. Uncomfortably hot. While most of us are inside chillin’ in the air conditioning, 12-year-old Tristan has spent the summer mowing grass and doing lawn care trying to earn some cash. You’ve probably seen him hard at work… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Sheriff Michael Adkinson’s term as President of the Florida Sheriffs Association ended Tuesday as he turns over the helm to Sheriff Mark Hunter of Columbia County. Last night, the leadership sword was passed to a new president… Read More
July 18, 2018 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of a multi-county fugitive. James Dexter Jackson, 32, is currently wanted by authorities in two Florida counties including Bay and Walton. Walton County’s… Read More
July 13, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— Four juveniles and one employee have been arrested following a sexual assault at a contracted Department of Juvenile Justice Facility in Walton County. On July 5th Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Walton… Read More
A DeFuniak Springs man is behind bars after breaking into a gas station and stealing just five packs of cigarettes. Now, he faces felony charges. June 23rd deputies were called to the Raceway located at 14338 West Highway 90 in… Read More
Signs Executive Order Calling on Counties to Not Limit Access to Beaches TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today issued Executive Order 18-202, which urges Florida counties to protect public beach access and directs the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support… Read More
CHOCTAW BEACH, Fla— Two brothers from Gulfport, Mississippi are arrested after scamming an 81-year-old Walton County resident out of her money and stealing her heirloom jewelry. On the afternoon of June 25th, Tracey and David Brewer approached an elderly resident… Read More
June 20, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A DNA test has led to the identity of a suspect of an April 2016 burglary. On April 23rd, 2016, deputies responded to a report of a burglary on Johns Lane in Alaqua Creek… Read More
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA June 19, 2018 PRESS RELEASE State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that Juan Pineda Avila, age 34, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Kelvin Wells to 30 years in state prison… Read More
