WALTON COUNTY, FLA— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is providing an update regarding the stabbing that happened Tuesday morning at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs. Before the start of school on March 24th, WCSO deputies and officers from… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— At 7:22 am, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a stabbing at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs. Walton County Sheriff’s Office had a School Resource Deputy on campus, and additional patrol deputies responded,… 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
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A Walton County Sheriff’s Office jail employee has been arrested following a criminal investigation revealing she engaged in sexual conduct with an inmate at the Walton County Jail. On February 18th, WCSO investigators received information regarding an… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A 20-year-old Mossy Head man is facing more than 20 charges related to the possession and transmission of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The arrest follows a search warrant done by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— Beginning Thursday, February 19th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new victim notification system designed to keep crime victims informed throughout the entire criminal justice process. This enhanced system, powered by VINE® and Versaterm CommunityConnect™, provides… 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
WALTON COUNTY, Fla – A woman wanted out of the state of Lousiana for robbery is arrested in Walton County following a traffic stop in Mossy Head. Wednesday afternoon, a “BOLO” or “Be on the Lookout”, was sent out agency… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded early Saturday morning to an armed subject having a mental health crisis at the Red Roof Inn in DeFuniak Springs. When they arrived at around 1:00 am, deputies discovered Patrick Thomas Newsome,… Read More
