County News
Milly’s Cafe to Open in Downtown DeFuniak Springs
DeFuniak Springs proudly welcomes its newest restaurant - Milly's Cafe! Milly's Cafe will be open from 6am until 4pm. They are also hosting a special Grand Opening on July 28th, 2025. Milly's Cafe is located on Highway 90 in historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs..
DFSFD C-Shift Firefighters Awarded Extrication Stickers
The C-Shift firefighters from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department exemplified their commitment to the community by successfully extricating an individual from a vehicle following a motor vehicle accident. In recognition of their exemplary efforts, each firefighter...
St. Joe Announces New Watersound Golf Course: The Third
The St. Joe Company announces the opening of its newest Watersound Club golf course designed by Love Golf Design founders Davis Love III and Mark Love and lead architect Scot Sherman. Named “The Third” in homage to both the PGA great who helped design the new course...
Hilton Sandestin Completes $35 Million Renovation
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, announces the completion of its extensive $35 million renovation, coinciding with the resort’s 40th anniversary of welcoming guests. This multi-phased refurbishment, which began in Fall 2022, encompasses a comprehensive...
WCFR Welcomes Ten New Personnel to the Family; Five Personnel Honored with Promotion
Ten new boots on the ground. Ten new names ready to answer the call. Join us in welcoming the latest additions to the WCFR family: • Firefighter Jessica Baggett • Firefighter-EMT Megan Crutchfield • Firefighter-EMT Michael Day • Firefighter-EMT Evan Jackson •...
WCSO Honors Deputy Stephen Rogers as Deputy of the Quarter
In February, our Walton County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputies (SRDs) participated in specialized training at a vacant hotel in Miramar Beach scheduled to be demolished. This comprehensive training included active shooter scenarios, hands-on breaching...
Emerald Coast Urgent Care and SWFD Staff Celebrate Positive Outcome
We are sharing the story of a positive outcome of a cardiac arrest call with our community today and recognizing the responding Station 1 personnel, as well as Emerald Coast Urgent Care staff. The call occurred in Inlet Beach on May 6, 2025, in the urgent care...
Tree Removal Notification – Lake Stanley Park
Starting Wednesday, July 23, 2025, three trees will be removed from Lake Stanley Park. These trees are rotten and pose a safety risk to park visitors and children using the playground. The park will remain open to the public during this removal process, so please stay...
Obituaries
Esther Marie Myers
Esther Marie Myers of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 30, 1947, to Ralph and Esther (Fey) Williams, Esther lived a life filled with grace, generosity, and deep devotion to those she...
Roger Howard Driver
Roger Howard Driver was born June 2, 1963 in Pensacola, FL to Howard and Martha Driver. He passed away on June 30, 2025 at age 62. Roger spent his lifetime in the panhandle of Florida, graduating from J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment and later moving to DeFuniak...
Debby Elizabeth Adkinson
Debby Elizabeth Adkinson, 69, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on June 26, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Dean, and son-in-law, Justin Dean; her granddaughters, Avery and Peyton Dean; her...
Carolyn Barnhill
With heartfelt love, we celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Carolyn Barnhill. Carolyn was born on March 9, 1950, in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Lawrence Armster and the late Lula Mae Jones and peacefully gained...
Sports
Seven Raiders Sign with NCAA Programs
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. With this...
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...