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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...

Raiders Take Down No. 1 Florida SouthWestern, Punch Ticket to National Championship

County News, Sports

YUMA, Ariz. — The 2025 season has been nothing short of historic for Northwest Florida State softball. From going undefeated in conference play, to rattling off a record-setting 38 straight wins, to breaking the program's single-season wins record for the third...

Northwest Florida State College’s Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists

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NICEVILLE, Fla. – Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is proud to celebrate the exceptional academic accomplishments of students who earned spots on the Spring 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List. These honors recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding...

Two Arrested After Violent Attack Outside Local Convenience Store

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A routine shift turned violent for one store employee in Miramar Beach Wednesday night, ending with two suspects in custody. Just after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Circle K on Scenic Gulf Drive after...

Walton County Fire Rescue Assists with Structure Fire at DFS Burger King

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This morning, Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a mutual aid request from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department following reports of a structure fire at the Burger King located on U.S. Highway 331 South in DeFuniak Springs. At approximately 9:40 a.m., units from...

Raiders Rally for Five Unanswered to Walk Off No. 6 Odessa

County News, Sports

YUMA, Ariz. — Down but never out, Northwest Florida State softball mounted an incredible comeback to stun No. 6 Odessa College, scoring five unanswered runs across the final two innings to walk it off, 5-4, on a clutch single by Falyn Beebe. What started as a...

New Traffic Signal Activation

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Beginning tomorrow at 7:00am, the new traffic signals at 331S and I-10 will begin flashing yellow caution lights to prepare us for the new traffic pattern changes that will soon take place. Please use caution, slow down, and arrive at your destination safely

Leadership Walton Applications are Now Open

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL - May 21, 2025- The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Leadership Walton Class, a dynamic program designed to empower emerging and established leaders through professional development, community...

Seaside School Receives $125,000 Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation to Expand Seacoast Collegiate High School STEM Programs

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SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL — [May 21, 2025] — SEASIDE SCHOOL™ is proud to announce a $125,000 grant award from the St. Joe Community Foundation to support the expansion of Seacoast Collegiate High School at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Campus. This...