A coordinated effort between the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Unit, patrol deputies, and surrounding agencies led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted on multiple charges, including a federal warrant for ATM bank burglary. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on… Read More
A Santa Rosa Beach man is behind bars after brutally beating a four-year-old child over the course of two days. Jamal Marquise Allen, 30, was arrested Thursday, June 5, 2025, by deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on… Read More
A routine shift turned violent for one store employee in Miramar Beach Wednesday night, ending with two suspects in custody. Just after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Circle K on… Read More
This morning, Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a mutual aid request from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department following reports of a structure fire at the Burger King located on U.S. Highway 331 South in DeFuniak Springs. At approximately 9:40… Read More
NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office downtown DeFuniak office located… Read More
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS CANCELED FOR MAY 20, 2025 The collective bargaining negotiation meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CST) has been canceled. We will provide an update with the rescheduled date and time as soon… Read More
FREEPORT, FL – Walton County Fire Rescue crews responded early this morning to a structure fire at Grady Brown Park in Freeport after a passerby spotted flames coming from the park’s bathroom facility. At 3:23 AM, the Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office north administration building located… Read More
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
