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
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A physician is behind bars in Walton County after a Grand Jury indictment connected to the operating room death of an Alabama man. The Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit announced that a… Read More
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
