WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A decade-old cold case has moved one step closer to closure for the family of a missing DeFuniak Springs man. Skeletal remains located near Eglin Air Force Base property have been positively identified as John Thomas “JT”… Read More
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Collective bargaining negotiation meetings are scheduled for the following dates: All meetings will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office north administration building located at 10 Sheriff Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. The purpose of… Read More
May 28, 2026 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A 15-year-old is facing multiple felony charges following a shooting incident in Freeport Thursday morning.The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was called to Stella Drive following a 911 call at 7:44 am. A perimeter was… Read More
Two Walton County Fire Rescue Battalion Chiefs have joined an elite group of fire-service leaders after successfully completing the prestigious Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI). Walton County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the graduation of Battalion Chief Christopher Brown… Read More
Walton County Fire Rescue has once again proven its place among the elite in emergency medical services, earning reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), the gold standard for EMS agencies nationwide. The reaccreditation recognizes WCFR’s continued… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A search warrant uncovers a working meth lab in Santa Rosa Beach, leading to the arrest of two men now facing felony drug charges. On Thursday, May 7th, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit executed a… Read More
NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at Walton County Fire Rescue Station 8, located at 7900… Read More
The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association has named Walton County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief TJ McElyea as the Fire Rescue Cadet of the Year for 2025, recognizing his outstanding leadership, mentorship, and commitment to fostering the next generation of fire service… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— The owner of a massage practice in Miramar Beach is facing criminal charges for a second time after a victim reported being inappropriately touched during a massage. This afternoon, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Blaine Searcy,… Read More
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
