County News
Northwest Florida State College’s Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists
NICEVILLE, Fla. – Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is proud to celebrate the exceptional academic accomplishments of students who earned spots on the Spring 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List. These honors recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding...
Walton County Fire Rescue Assists with Structure Fire at DFS Burger King
This morning, Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a mutual aid request from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department following reports of a structure fire at the Burger King located on U.S. Highway 331 South in DeFuniak Springs. At approximately 9:40 a.m., units from...
New Traffic Signal Activation
Beginning tomorrow at 7:00am, the new traffic signals at 331S and I-10 will begin flashing yellow caution lights to prepare us for the new traffic pattern changes that will soon take place. Please use caution, slow down, and arrive at your destination safely
Leadership Walton Applications are Now Open
Santa Rosa Beach, FL - May 21, 2025- The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Leadership Walton Class, a dynamic program designed to empower emerging and established leaders through professional development, community...
Seaside School Receives $125,000 Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation to Expand Seacoast Collegiate High School STEM Programs
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL — [May 21, 2025] — SEASIDE SCHOOL™ is proud to announce a $125,000 grant award from the St. Joe Community Foundation to support the expansion of Seacoast Collegiate High School at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Campus. This...
Notice of Collective Bargaining Negotiations
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A collective bargaining negotiation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CST). The meeting will be held at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office downtown DeFuniak office located at 37 S 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL...
Leadership Walton Partners with ECCAC’s Pierce Family Center to Re-Do Courtyard
DeFuniak Springs FL (May 9, 2025)…The 2025 Walton Leadership Class from the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce undertook a caring project for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) Pierce Family Center in DeFuniak Springs. The group raised over $10K to do...
DFS City Non-Emergency Office Closed on Memorial Day
The non-emergency offices of the City of DeFuniak Springs will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May, 2025. Utility payments can be made online at www.defuniaksprings.net or deposited in the drop box located by the brick building beside City Hall...