October 1, 2025 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— One person is dead, and another is wounded following a shooting incident on Pinehurst Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. Just after 9 am, Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Pinehurst Drive… 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, FLA— A Captain in the Army stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia is facing more than 40 felony charges out of Walton County, including eight counts of sexual battery on a child. Sean Benjamin Cushman, 30, was arrested… Read More
September 2, 2025 WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A former office manager of a pediatric medical practice in Walton County is charged with stealing more than $170,000 through a long-term scheme to defraud. Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau conducted an… 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, FLA— A traffic stop leads to two arrests and the seizure of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine early Wednesday in Walton County. An investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit led to a traffic stop… Read More
August 20, 2025 WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A 29-year-old man from Trevose, Pennsylvania, is behind bars after developing a delusional online fixation with a 14-year-old Walton County social media influencer, leading him to cross state lines where he confronted her… Read More
In this episode of ‘The Art of Policing,’ Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson sits down with Wilton Simpson, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, to discuss not only his significant contributions to Florida’s public safety over the past decade but also… 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
