County News
Operation Southern Slow Down Continues Through July 19th
Today, the Walton County Sheriff's Office joined Florida Highway Patrol FHP Troop A in the announcement of Operation Southern Slow Down, which begins today and continues through Saturday, July 19th. The week-long traffic safety campaign focuses on enforcement and...
53rd Wing Welcomes New Commander
The 53rd Wing, a subordinate of Air Combat Command, held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, officially welcoming Col. Scott A. Gunn as the new wing commander. Gunn succeeds Col. Daniel J. Lehoski, who has led the wing since...
Multi-Family Dwelling Fire Extinguished Before It Could Impact Neighboring Units
A-Shift firefighters extinguished a multi-family dwelling fire before it could impact neighboring units Friday morning, but it’s all thanks to a 911 caller’s quick thinking and awareness. South Walton Fire District first arrived on-scene in the area of Sandestin...
Two Apprehended Following Traffic Stop
THIS MORNING IN SANTA ROSA BEACH: A Walton County Sheriff's Office traffic unit attempted to pull over a dark-colored BMW sedan this morning near Gabbage Street and Central 7th Street. The passenger of the vehicle ran into a wooded area, and the driver was taken into...
Walton County Commission Moves to Enhance Stability in County Government
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) took steps to solidify their choices for county administrator and county attorney during their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8. Commissioner Danny Glidewell introduced the issue, saying, “We need stability in...
Six Raiders Moving On to NCAA Four-Year 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. Fresh off a National Championship, this year's squad continues the proud tradition, with six sophomores making the leap to NCAA...
Walton County School District Ties for Top 2 Districts in the State for School Grades
The Florida Department of Education recently released school and district grades for the 2024-2025 school year. The Walton County School District has again secured an A grade for the District, and tied for the #2 ranking of 67 counties in Florida. This ranking marks...
Single-Vehicle Rollover in DFS Requires Extrication Procedures
This morning, at approximately 9:22 AM, the City of DeFuniak Springs Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident at 736 Bob Sikes Road in DeFuniak Springs. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle left the roadway, collided with a power pole,...
Obituaries
William Seth “Bill” Fountain
William Seth (Bill) Fountain, Sr, a beloved resident of Walton County, Florida, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away June 13, 2025. Born on September 5, 1939, to MT Fountain and Amelia B Fountain, Bill spent his life in Walton County and lived a...
Martha Ann Tucker Pope
Martha Ann Tucker Pope passed away on June 7, 2025 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida at the age of 96. She was born January 24, 1929 in Elba, Alabama to parents John Lawson Tucker and Connie Pearl Seymore and spent many years growing up in Paxton. Martha married Glenn Pope...
Katherine Miller Bacon-Schaefer
Katherine Miller Bacon-Schaefer, 56, passed away June 2, 2025. Born on May 9, 1969 in Greenville, S.C. to Richard Dean Bacon and Margaret (Peggy) Joyce Duty, Kathy was a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla. and was a graduate of the Walton High School Class of...
Peter Lee Bello
Peter Lee Bello was born June 7, 1954 in California to parents Arthur and Ann Hart Bello. He passed away of natural causes on June 2, 2025 in Rossville, Georgia. He spent many years calling Navarre, Florida home, and he was a member of the Fort Walton Yacht Club and...
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