by admin | Jul 17, 2025 | County News, Featured
There’s something special about a rainbow appearing after a storm, especially when you’re standing next to your brother in blue, who has given everything. This morning, a WCSO shift gathered beneath the clouds beside your resting place for our morning coffee. And...
by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | County News, Featured
If you remember back in May, an EF-1 tornado swept through DeFuniak Springs, leaving significant damage in its wake. The reality is this: when a disaster doesn’t meet certain thresholds, official assistance programs aren’t activated, meaning resources like FEMA...
by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | County News, Featured
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) executed a search warrant today at 2908 Bentwood Lane, Fort Walton Beach. 24-year old Talben Francis, a registered sex offender, was arrested for possession of child...
by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | County News, Featured
Manpreet Singh, 31, of Alhambra, California, fraudulently deceived the victim in this case that their financial institution was not credible and to remove funds. He then directed the victim to purchase gold coins valued at $280,493. The victim was further convinced to...
by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | County News, Featured
TUESDAY NIGHT IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS: The Walton County Sheriff’s Office received an alert regarding a stolen vehicle traveling in the area. A deputy spotted the vehicle parked at McDonald’s on 331 S and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Luis Gerardo...
by admin | Jul 16, 2025 | County News, Featured
Six microchip scanning locations are now available throughout Walton County, with the first station ready outside of the Walton County Shelter. These easy-access stations are ready to help you reunite lost pets with their families. If you find a dog, (yes, even...
