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
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A Walton High football and weightlifting coach is now facing a second-degree felony following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Zachary Mason, 24, of Crestview, has turned himself into the Walton County Jail after a… 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
