Today, our dedicated A-Shift firefighters from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department have once again demonstrated their commitment to serving our community. They were recognized for their incredible efforts in responding to a motor vehicle accident and extricating a...

Vaulting the way to victory! Please join us in congratulating our Firefighter/EMT David Shepherd on his first place finish in Pole Vault at the World Police and Fire Games. Shepherd competed over the holiday weekend at the event and set a new competition record for...

What a JOY(ner)! Since coming to the Walton County Jail, Jacob Thomas Joyner has been absolutely crushing it, earning numerous certifications and researching inmate programs all on his own using the tools and resources available to him during his incarceration. Today,...

Chipley Park Playground at Lake DeFuniak is temporarily closed to the public beginning today, Monday, July 7, 2025, as we undertake important playground renovations. This project involves removing the old playground equipment and replacing it with modern, safe, and...

Deputy Keith Parsons has built more than an impressive career spanning 35 years; he's built a legacy through his relationship with our youth that will undoubtedly span more than a lifetime. Parsons served as a member of the United States Air Force before coming to the...

On July 4th, the Walton County Sheriff's Office was called to a domestic disturbance in progress in Freeport following a frantic 911 call. Deputies got out with the victim, who was on the side of the road near County Highway 3280 and Smokehouse Lake Road. The suspect,...