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
Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) is proud to announce the launch of its new Fire Prevention Division, marking a significant step forward in community safety and risk reduction. This proactive initiative is designed to safeguard lives and property by identifying… Read More
A fugitive wanted out of Okaloosa County was taken into custody without incident following a coordinated effort by members of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in DeFuniak Springs. On July 21, 2025, Matthew Warren Sweeney, 44, was arrested at his… Read More
A Mary Esther woman was arrested Sunday after deputies discovered her three-year-old son had been left alone at a playground for nearly two hours in dangerously hot weather. At 1:11 p.m. on June 15, 2025, while patrolling Silver Sands Premium… Read More
