For Immediate Release May 14, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is getting a facelift! We are proud to announce two new ways for residents and visitors to stay up-to-date with the latest information involving their local law… Read More
WCSO AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOST POKER PADDLE AT LAKEFEST For Immediate Release April 11, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—In a little more than a week Lakefest will take over Lake DeFuniak for its annual festivities. For the first time ever,… Read More
For Immediate Release May 10, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla—Thanks to some help from the Walton County community the suspect responsible for multiple burglaries in Grayton Beach over the weekend has been arrested. Erin Crow, 25, has been arrested on… Read More
For Immediate Release May 8, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—The second class of inmates participating in a welding program at the Walton County Jail have received their certificate of completion today. Eight inmates, including two Escambia County inmates currently housed in… Read More
For Immediate Release May 8, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— Needles, cocaine, meth, a handgun and a number of unidentified pills are located following a search warrant in DeFuniak Springs. Five people have been charged after State Probation Officers out of… Read More
For Immediate Release May 7, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Two homes in Walton County are burglarized over the weekend and now Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. On Sunday, Deputies responded… Read More
May 7, 2018 MOSSY HEAD, FLA. — On October 28, 2017, mother, Ivana Fore, and her eight year old daughter, Emma, were rushed to the hospital after a head on collision. Just after 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, Walton… Read More
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLA. — According to Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, almost 50,000 car accidents were attributed to distracted driving in 2017. That’s why Walton County Fire Rescue is teaming up with other local first responders to… Read More
For Immediate Release April 27, 2018 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla– A call in reference to a reckless driver leads to foot pursuit across six lanes of Highway 98 this afternoon. Around lunchtime, deputies attempted a traffic stop with a vehicle on… Read More
For Immediate Release April 23, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of extortion letters that are starting to circulate in Walton County. When residents in Walton County check their mail today, they may find… Read More
