County News
A Man of Devotion
With 12 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Daniel Cain has built a career dedicated to protecting and serving residents and visitors along Florida's Gulf Coast. After spending more than a decade with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, where he served in several...
Blevins Retires from Walton County Sheriff’s Office
After more than a decade of serving Walton County as a Firefighter/EMT and a lifetime dedicated to public safety, Bill Blevins has retired, leaving a legacy of courage, leadership, and heart. Bill's career began in 2004 as a deputy sheriff with Walton County Sheriff's...
LSU Parts Ways with Head Coach Brian Kelly and Offensive Coordinator Joe Sloan
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU Athletics has made the decision to separate with football head coach Brian Kelly effective immediately, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced Sunday. Terms of the separation are still being negotiated. “When Coach Kelly arrived at LSU...
Seven WCSO Members Graduate from Law Enforcement Academy
Join us in congratulating our most recent graduates of the Northwest Florida State College Law Enforcement Academy! Robert Butts Steven Carroll Tyler Daley Daniel Davenport Christopher Pratt Lance Ellis Hunter Swanson Welcome to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office...
National Friends of Libraries Week Spotlights Walton DeFuniak Library
The Walton-DeFuniak Library isn't just a place for books – it's a cornerstone of our community's history! This week, during National Friends of Libraries Week, we celebrate the library's legacy and the Friends group that helps preserve it. Walton County’s white sand...
Ring Ceremony to Cap Memorable Week for 2025 LSU Baseball
BATON ROUGE, La. – The 2025 LSU Baseball NCAA National Champions will cap a memorable week on Saturday when they receive their championship rings in a special ceremony in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center prior to the LSU-Texas A&M football game. Beginning at 4:25...
Tom Glavine’s Field of Dreams Golf Outing Raises $200,000 to Advance Educational Innovation and Workforce Development in Walton County
The greens of Camp Creek Golf Course in Inlet Beach were alive with friendly competition, community spirit, and purpose as golfers teed-off for a cause that’s transforming the future of education in Walton County. The 5th Annual Tom Glavine’s Field of Dreams Golf...
Walton Commissioners Approve Large Purchases and Discuss Intercoastal Waterway Dredging as Part of Extensive Agenda
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, at the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. First on the action agenda, Walton County resident Todd Reaves discussed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) proposed...
Obituaries
Phillip Francis Rucker
Mr. Phillip F. Rucker, age 62, passed away August 6, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1963 to Gerald Rucker and Sheila Hemmerling Spors. Mr. Rucker enjoyed working on racecars, fishing and playing with his grandchildren when he was able. Mr. Rucker was preceded by his...
Dianna G. Edie
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dianna Edie, lovingly known as “FRED” who departed this life on August 4th at the age of 76. A beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Dianna lived a life full of dedication and quiet strength. Born in Kansas City,...
Thomas Earl Foreman
Mr. Thomas Earl Foreman, age 72, passed away July 28, 2025. He was born on August 7,1952 in Pensacola, Florida to William Thomas Foreman, Sr and Mavis Amanda Brannon Foreman. Mr. Foreman was a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He was Methodist by faith....
Roy Ezra Rogers, Sr.
Mr. Roy Ezra Rogers, Sr. age 78, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born April 25, 1947 in Okaloosa County, Florida to James Thadeus Rogers and Laura Weekly Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He...
Sports
Raider Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set to Host Another Classic This Weekend
Week one of the Raider basketball season is officially in the books. Both Northwest Florida men's and women's basketball programs opened their 2025-26 campaigns last weekend during the first of two Raider Classics hosted this month. The Raider men started strong,...
First Rankings for College Football Playoff Released
The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night. An initial bracket for the playoffs is above. The rankings are below. The first team out in the initial rankings is #11 Texas. Three area college football teams are ranked in the Top 25. ...
Auburn Announces Football Leadership Change
AUBURN, Ala.— Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen announced on Sunday a change in leadership for the Auburn Football program. D.J. Durkin will serve as interim head coach. Statement from Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen “I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision...
Seminoles Beat Wake Forest for First ACC Win of the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State football team beat Wake Forest 42-7 on Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles (4-4, 1-4 ACC) scored two touchdowns in each of the second, third and fourth quarters while holding the Demon Deacons (5-3, 2-3 ACC) to...