NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office downtown DeFuniak Springs office… Read More
A quick call from a watchful neighbor and a strong multi-agency response helped knock down a fast-moving house fire in the Villa Tasso community this morning. At 7:44 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, Walton County Fire Rescue crews were… Read More
Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire this afternoon on Jim Roberts Road in Bruce. At 1:13 p.m. on March 18, 2026, WCFR crews and Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched after a neighbor called 911… Read More
A good Samaritan’s quick decision to call 911 set a rapid emergency response in motion this evening after flames were spotted coming from a home in Darlington. At approximately 4:48 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Walton County Fire Rescue… Read More
A late morning residential fire sent one resident to the hospital and prompted a multi-agency response in the Liberty community. At 10:47 AM, Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported structure fire… Read More
Holmes County, Fla. – A quiet afternoon at the intersection of County Road 179 and State Road 2 took an unexpected turn when a logging truck left the roadway and crashed into a vacant home, causing significant structural damage and… Read More
Walton County, Fla. – Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) is proud to announce its official recognition by the State of Florida as a certified Florida State Technical Rescue Team (TRT). Assigned TRT number 106, this designation marks a significant milestone… Read More
MOSSY HEAD, FL. – A 22-year-old horse is back on her feet thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters and Walton County Animal Control. At 11:19 this morning, Walton County dispatchers received a call… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FL – A DeFuniak Springs man is behind bars after stealing a vehicle early this morning and leading deputies on a dangerous high-speed pursuit. Around 7:00 AM on Thursday, August 28, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to… Read More
A DeFuniak Springs man is behind bars after a woman awoke to find him standing at the foot of her bed making noises early Tuesday morning. Just before 5:30 AM on August 26, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded… Read More
