A house fire in the Gaskin area this morning prompted a swift response from Walton County Fire Rescue. At approximately 10:27 AM, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a house fire on Punch Bowl… Read More
Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) has achieved a major milestone in emergency medical care, becoming only the second agency in Florida to receive the Florida PEDReady Gold tier recognition for pediatric readiness. This prestigious designation, awarded by the Florida Emergency… Read More
Ensuring the safety of children while traveling is a top priority for Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. To assist parents and caregivers in properly selecting and installing car seats, we are pleased to introduce our… Read More
A traffic stop in Freeport resulted in the arrest of two individuals on drug-related charges. On February 6, 2025, investigators from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Impala near the intersection… Read More
NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office north administration building located… Read More
A Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief has graduated from the prestigious Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI). Chief Javier Canut is now one of the few elite members of the fire service to complete this six-course institute. Sponsored by… Read More
This morning, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Regional Task Force, made up of law enforcement officers with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and other area agencies, successfully arrested a suspect following a standoff at a residence in Mossy Head. Michael… Read More
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16th, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a FLOCK alert regarding a stolen vehicle on Highway 90 in Mossy Head. Deputies were notified of a dark blue Jeep Cherokee stolen out of Indiana,… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FL – Firefighters from multiple agencies teamed up to knock down two structure fires that broke out just after midnight. At 12:07 a.m., Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) responded to a report of a shed containing the restaurant’s… Read More
Three men have been sentenced to federal prison after previously pleading guilty for conspiring to distribute cocaine. Omar Josue Morales-Rodriguez, 45, of Freeport, will spend the next 15 years behind bars United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida… Read More
