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Cold Weather Shelter Open Tuesday Night-Wednesday Morning

by admin | December 3, 2025 | County News, Featured | 0 Comments

With temperatures dropping into the 30s this evening, our partners at Matrix COC will be offering Cold Weather Emergency Sheltering (CWES) tonight, Tuesday, December 2nd, at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center from 5PM - 7AM (361 N 10th Street, DFS FL).Shelter Staff...

Walton County Fire Rescue Earns State Recognition as Florida Technical Rescue Team 106

by admin | December 3, 2025 | County News, Featured | 0 Comments

Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) is proud to announce its official recognition by the State of Florida as a certified Florida State Technical Rescue Team (TRT). Assigned TRT number 106, this designation marks a significant milestone for the department and enhances the...

Alabama Teenager Arrested After Road Rage Incident on Highway 98

by admin | December 2, 2025 | County News, Featured | 0 Comments

A 19-year-old is arrested by Walton County Sheriff's Office following a road rage incident on Highway 98 Saturday. On November 29th, a Walton County Sheriff Deputy responded to reports of an armed road rage incident near the area of Hamon Avenue and Highway 98 in...

2025 Accomplishments Highlight Recent Eglin Town Hall

by admin | December 1, 2025 | County News, Featured | 0 Comments

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Thankfulness was the theme of the 96th Test Wing commander’s town hall meetings at the Enlisted Heritage Hall Nov. 24. Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro thanked people for mission commitment and for looking out for each other. He touched on many...

Florida Names Jon Sumrall as New Head Football Coach

by admin | December 1, 2025 | Featured, Sports | 0 Comments

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On a jam-packed Monday that included a morning practice at Tulane, a late-afternoon press conference at UF's Heavener Football Training Center, and a scheduled landing back in New Orleans around 8 p.m. CT, Jon Sumrall's itinerary included a...

Dump Truck Hits Powerline Off Sherwood Road in DFS; One Dead

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Tuesday evening, Walton County Sheriff's Office, Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, and City of DeFuniak Springs Fire Department responded to a dump truck on fire on a property off of Sherwood Road in DeFuniak Springs. When...

MISSING PERSON ALERT

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The Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida is asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year old Nickie Dawn Gallegos. Nickie was reported missing on 05/28/2025 and family members say they have not heard from Nickie in over a month and a half which is unusual. Age:...

WCSO Lieutenant Graduates Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy Class 16

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Walton County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jermaine Brown has graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. Lieutenant Jermaine Brown was among personnel representing 39 Florida sheriffs’ offices who graduated as part of Class...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Audie Rowell Announces Retirement

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After nearly 40 years of service, Chief Deputy Audie Rowell has announced his retirement from Law Enforcement, which will occur in the first part of July 2025. In his announcement, Rowell reflected on his four decades of public service. “What an incredible journey it...

Total Force Teamwork Provides Experience, Base Improvements at Eglin

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Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airmen spent two weeks in sunny Florida providing a significant upgrade to the 96th Test Wing’s communications infrastructure. Airmen from the 211th Engineering Installation Squadron in a total force integration effort with 96th...

Calandra Vargas Named Executive Director for Main Street DeFuniak Springs

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We’re thrilled to introduce Calandra Vargas as the new executive director for Main Street DeFuniak Springs! Calandra loves calling the stunning Emerald Coast home, and she makes the most of her time by visiting the beach, exploring the natural springs, and soaking up...

SWFD Responds to Structure Fire in Sandestin

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South Walton Fire District firefighters responded to a structure fire late Sunday, June 1, 2025, on Baytowne Avenue East in Sandestin. The call originated at 10 p.m. when SWFD Dispatchers received reports of a home’s attic on fire. First-arriving firefighters found...

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Leaving Small Dog in Hot Car

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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG TO DIE IN A HOT CAR! It only takes minutes for a parked car to become a death trap for an animal, even with the windows cracked. 85°F outside? It can exceed 100°F inside a car in under 10 minutes. Dogs can suffer heatstroke, brain damage, or...