For Immediate Release August 9, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Pencils? Check. Paper? Check. Crayons? Check. Markers? Check. Backpack after backpack Ashley Foushee and Beth Armstrong packed until their backs literally hurt. But, the pain would be worth it for more than… Read More
For Immediate Release August 7, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Thursday will mark the start of a new school year in Walton County. Walton County District Schools will begin classes on Thursday, August 10th. To help ensure a safe start Walton… Read More
Things got tough for Mrs. Burgess after the passing of her husband several years ago. The 63-year-old Walton County resident didn’t have family close by to help her and she had been struggling to live on her own when she… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the following subjects wanted out of our jurisdiction; William Brian Harnish– White male, 38 YOA, 5’7”, 145 lbs., Brown hair, Hazel eyes. This subject is wanted on a Felony Violation… Read More
For Immediate Release August 3, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla—A man fires a shotgun into a neighboring home with children inside. Now, he’s behind bars at the Walton County Jail. Ian Thomas Allen, 49, fired a .12 gauge shot gun… Read More
UPDATED RELEASE August 2, 2017 Freeport, Fla—The Silver Alert issued for 80-year-old Kenneth Garrett has been cancelled. Mr. Garrett was located safely in Andalusia Alabama. The family is on the way to pick him up. _______________________________________________________________ August 1, 2017 A… Read More
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2017 Walton County, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has a message for those vacationing in our beautiful stretch of paradise. Take your guns with you when you go. Over the weekend, Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION JULY 26, 2017 The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful law-enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce its leadership for the coming year. Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson has been… Read More
For Immediate Release July 28, 2017 Freeport, Fla— An overnight residential fire destroys an unoccupied mobile home and threatens a nearby camper with residents inside. At approximately 11:20 PM Thursday night, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about… Read More
For Immediate Release July 26, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— Two teenagers who drove from Woodlands, Texas to Walton County are behind bars following a multi-day crime spree beginning early Monday. At 6am Wednesday multiple residents in the Nature Walk… Read More
