WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Sheriff Michael Adkinson’s term as President of the Florida Sheriffs Association ended Tuesday as he turns over the helm to Sheriff Mark Hunter of Columbia County. Last night, the leadership sword was passed to a new president… Read More
July 24, 2018 Walton County, FL – Walton County Fire Rescue, the primary provider of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) north of Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, is proud to announce Chief Tracey Vause as the… Read More
July 18, 2018 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of a multi-county fugitive. James Dexter Jackson, 32, is currently wanted by authorities in two Florida counties including Bay and Walton. Walton County’s… Read More
July 16, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue respond to a fatal house fire on Josephene Street in DeFuniak Springs. Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office were called to… Read More
July 13, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— Four juveniles and one employee have been arrested following a sexual assault at a contracted Department of Juvenile Justice Facility in Walton County. On July 5th Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Walton… Read More
A DeFuniak Springs man is behind bars after breaking into a gas station and stealing just five packs of cigarettes. Now, he faces felony charges. June 23rd deputies were called to the Raceway located at 14338 West Highway 90 in… Read More
Signs Executive Order Calling on Counties to Not Limit Access to Beaches TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today issued Executive Order 18-202, which urges Florida counties to protect public beach access and directs the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support… Read More
April 2, 2018 SEAGROVE, Fla—The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $12,600 worth of equipment in Seagrove, Florida. On July 4, 2018 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Seagrove Center Storage located at 4935 E Co… Read More
CHOCTAW BEACH, Fla— Two brothers from Gulfport, Mississippi are arrested after scamming an 81-year-old Walton County resident out of her money and stealing her heirloom jewelry. On the afternoon of June 25th, Tracey and David Brewer approached an elderly resident… Read More
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, don’t take things that don’t belong to you. Apparently, Mr. Jackson did not listen. James Dexter Jackson, 32, currently has active warrants for burglary of a structure, grand theft of more… Read More
