County News
WCSO Seeking Information Regarding Whereabouts of 17-Year-Old
Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jonathan Lyman. Lyman (pictured below on the left) is visiting family who live on County Highway 181 West in DeFuniak Springs from South Florida. It is believed he...
DUI Arrest Following Fourth of July ATV Crash
Late on the night of July 4th, an ATV driver attempted to illegally pass another vehicle on the roadway. During the attempt, the ATV— without headlights—collided with the vehicle it was trying to pass and then struck a parked vehicle. A pregnant passenger riding on...
WCSO Vice/Narcotics Investigation Nets 300 Grams of Meth; One Facing Trafficking Charges
A DeFuniak Springs man is facing multiple felony charges for trafficking methamphetamine after an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest comes following a year-long investigation by the WCSO VICE/Narcotics Unit beginning in July of 2024 that...
Commander Hears From Residents, Families in Base Housing Walk
The installation commander took a walk around base housing June 24 and spoke to residents he met along the way. Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro and Chief Master Sgt. Adam Guest, 96th Test Wing commander and command chief, spoke with junior-enlisted and their families about a...
Valkyrie Test Missions Advance AF Human-Machine Teaming
The U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated human-machine teaming during an autonomous collaborative platform, or ACPs, test alongside crewed fighters. The 96th Test Wing’s 40th Flight Test Squadron executed the XQ-58A Valkyrie test with pilots managing ACPs in simulated...
Kendra Parson Honored as Board Member of Main Street DFS
Kendra proudly serves as the President of the Main Street DeFuniak Springs Board. A Northwest Florida native and proud graduate of the University of West Florida, Kendra brings passion and purpose to everything she does. Three years ago, she and her family made...
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Perfect in Walton County Awards
The nomination period for the 2026 Perfect in Walton County Awards is now open until Friday, Aug. 15. During this time, anyone can nominate their favorite businesses, events and activities using the online form only available at perfectinwaltoncounty.com. "The Perfect...
SWFD Firefighter/Paramedic Brings Home Two Medals for Jiu Jitsu in the World Police and Fire Games
We want to congratulate our own Firefighter/Paramedic John Dowd on a standout showing this week in Birmingham, Alabama, where competed in two Jiu Jitsu events in the World Police and Fire Games! The World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) are an Olympic-style competition...
Obituaries
James Alan Thompson
James Alan Thompson age 58 passed away June 3, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1966 in Saint Charles, Missouri to Virgie and Ernest Thompson. Alan was a resident of Santa Rosa Beach Florida. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and...
Charles Larry Bell
Mr. Charles Larry Bell, age 73, passed away June 5, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1951 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Claude Bell and Autney Brown Bell Mr. Bell was a resident of Walton County, Florida. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He worked with the...
Katherine Bacon-Schaefer
Ms. Katherine Bacon- Schaefer, 56, passed away June 2, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1969 in Greenville, South Carolina to Richard Dean Bacon and Margaret Joyce Duty. Ms. Bacon- Schaefer was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was a graduate of Walton High...
Michael Ray Keith
Michael R. Keith, 73, passed peacefully into heaven on June 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, selflessness, and complete devotion to the Lord. Mike lived each day to bring people to Christ and was known for his devotion to his family. There was nothing...
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