by admin | Jul 9, 2025 | County News, Featured
Today, our dedicated A-Shift firefighters from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving our community. They were recognized for their incredible efforts in responding to a motor vehicle accident and extricating a...
by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | County News, Featured, Sports
It’s that time of year again—when Raiders take the next step in their journey from junior college standouts to NCAA student-athletes. This year’s squad continues the proud tradition, with seven athletes making the leap to NCAA Division I and II programs....
by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | County News, Featured
This morning at approximately 6:28 a.m., the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 148 Fallen Heroes Way, the location of the Walton County Geographic Information Systems Department at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs,...
by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | County News, Featured
Vaulting the way to victory! Please join us in congratulating our Firefighter/EMT David Shepherd on his first place finish in Pole Vault at the World Police and Fire Games. Shepherd competed over the holiday weekend at the event and set a new competition record for...
by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | County News, Featured
What a JOY(ner)! Since coming to the Walton County Jail, Jacob Thomas Joyner has been absolutely crushing it, earning numerous certifications and researching inmate programs all on his own using the tools and resources available to him during his incarceration. Today,...
by admin | Jul 7, 2025 | County News, Featured
Chipley Park Playground at Lake DeFuniak is temporarily closed to the public beginning today, Monday, July 7, 2025, as we undertake important playground renovations. This project involves removing the old playground equipment and replacing it with modern, safe, and...