County News
SWFD Responds to Structure Fire Due to Lightning Strike on Burnt Pine Cove
Over the weekend, our C-Shift crews responded to a structure fire related to a lightning strike on Burnt Pine Cove in Sandestin. The call happened Saturday morning, June 28, and started as an alarm activation. This means the home's fire/carbon monoxide alarm system...
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Methamphetamine
On June 27th, following a lengthy investigation, the DeFuniak Springs Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence within the city. During the search, officers seized approximately 96 grams of methamphetamine. The homeowner, 54-year-old David Lewis, was...
DFS Non-Emergency Officed Closed on Friday
The City of DeFuniak Springs non-emergency offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of the Independence Day Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7, 2025. Utility payments can be made online...
Ascension Sacred Heart Introduces the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.– Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is excited to be the first hospital in the area to introduce the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. This system allows surgeons to control customizable instruments with greater accuracy, making it easier to...
New Commandant for Navy’s EOD School
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Defense Department's only explosive ordnance disposal training facility welcomed its new commandant during a change of command ceremony June 27, 2025. Capt. Michael Dalrymple took charge of the Navy-managed EOD school at the morning...
County Offices Closed Thursday-Friday
All Walton County Commission departmental offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m. The Walton County Commission wishes everyone a safe, happy holiday!...
Walton-Okaloosa Construction Traffic Advisory
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, there will be no lane closures on major state roads from 7 a.m. Thursday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. At other times, drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton and...
Walton County Commissioners Take Action on Multiple Issues
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) worked through a lengthy agenda at their last regular board meeting. The following list of items were approved by general consent of the Commissioners. The County Attorney’s Office requested the BCC to authorize...
Obituaries
Diane Janice Crane
Mrs. Diane Janice Crane, age 76, passed away June 28, 2025. She was born on September 26,1948 in Skowhegan, Maine to James Sherwood Perkins and Helena Prescott Perkins. Mrs. Crane was a resident of Mossy Head, Florida. She was Baptist by faith and a member of New...
Martha Jean Lyons Hensley
Martha Jean Lyons Hensley AKA Marti Hensley/Ma/ Granma Honey/Aunt Marti passed away in her sleep yesterday. She will be greatly missed by her entire family, friends and special friends Cheryl & Dave Jones at Christ the King Catholic Church where she found great...
Linda Carol Jarrell
Mrs. Linda Carol Jarrell, age 71, passed away June 28, 2025. She was born on November 24,1953 in Hahira, Georgia to Marley Jones and Virginia Waters Jones. Mrs. Jarrell was a resident of Mossy Head, Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great...
Allen David Bramlett
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Allen David Bramlett, 67, of Gaskin, FL. Allen was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully June 23rd. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, to Louie and Willie Mae...
Sports
Seven NWFSC Lady Raiders Make the Jump to NCAA Division 1
It's that time of year again—when Raiders take the next step in their journey from junior college standouts to NCAA student-athletes. Fresh off a National Championship, this year's squad continues the proud tradition, with seven sophomores making the leap to NCAA...
Three Raiders Named NJCAA All-Americans; Heyl Crowned National Pitcher of the Year
This week, the NJCAA announced its 2025 Softball All-America selections, and Northwest Florida State was once again well represented. Cailyn Heyl and Sister Arnold earned First Team All-America honors for the second consecutive year, while Lulu Luedtke earned a spot...
SEC Springs Meetings Day 3 Notebook
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 29, 2025)-----The 2025 Southeastern Conference Spring Meetings concluded Thursday at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort. The annual gathering included meetings of the SEC's Presidents and Chancellors, Athletics Directors, Senior Woman...
SEC Spring Meetings Day 2 Notebook
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 28, 2025)-----The 2025 Southeastern Conference Spring Meetings, a gathering of the SEC's Presidents and Chancellors, Athletics Directors, Senior Woman Administrators, Faculty Athletic Representatives, Head Football Coaches and Head Men's and...