DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla– All they were looking for was trash. Walton County Jail Inmates working on a county work crew were assigned to an area on Highway 185 in northern Walton County Tuesday when an inmate found something unexpected. “It… Read More
For Immediate Release January 2, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A juvenile wanted on more than a dozen felony charges is back in Walton County after he’s picked up by the Transportation Safety Administration trying to fly back into the… Read More
For Immediate Release December 29, 2017 FREEPORT, Fla—Walton County Fire Rescue spent several hours Thursday battling a house fire off Highway 20. At 2:22 pm a 911 call promptly dispatched WCFR to 6444 Highway 20 East just a few miles… Read More
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla– In addition to our heated kennel floors at Walton County Animal Shelter, our pups and kitties enjoy cuddling with a warm blanket. That’s why we are seeking donations for blankets and towels! Help us keep our furry… Read More
December 22, 2017 Mossy Head, FL— Walton County Fire Rescue Firefighters respond to a residential fire on Patch Road and discover a fully engulfed mobile home. Walton County Fire Rescue crews arrived on scene just after 9:30 AM this morning… Read More
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla–A card reader has been stolen from the Circle K Florida location on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. WCSO has also learned the Circle K in Destin was also hit. Investigators responding to the incident at 1554 Scenic Gulf Drive… Read More
For Immediate Release December 20, 2017 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— Tuesday morning December 19th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an incident involving the professional misconduct of a deputy. The incident was immediately investigated by the agency. It was… Read More
December 15, 2017 Paxton, FL – Two juveniles and one adult have been arrested after committing multiple acts of criminal mischief in the Paxton area. On Friday, December 8, numerous residents along County Highway 147, County Highway 0605 and other… Read More
For Immediate Release December 13, 2017 Santa Rosa Beach, FL – A Santa Rosa Beach man was arrested Tuesday night after threatening one victim and firing shots at a second victim during an argument. Just before 6:00 PM last night,… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a series of criminal mischief incidents that occurred Friday night between 9:00 PM and 12:00 AM in the Paxton area. Approximately 30 residential mailboxes were vandalized on Flowersview Boulevard, Richerson Road, County… Read More
