County News
LU Workout at Bluewater Fitness in Remembrance of Deputy Will May
Walton County Sheriff’s Office had a strong showing at the LU workout at Bluewater Fitness in honor and in remembrance of Deputy Will May. All proceeds from the event go to Deputy Will May’s family. Thank you Black Rifle Coffee Company Niceville and Bluewater Fitness...
Northwest Florida Claims First NJCAA National Softball Championship
YUMA, Ariz. — Over three decades and more than 4,000 games later, the moment finally arrived: Northwest Florida State Softball are national champions. The Raiders made history on Saturday afternoon, taking down No. 1 Florida SouthWestern 4-1 to capture their...
Raiders Take Down No. 1 Florida SouthWestern, Punch Ticket to National Championship
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
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
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
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
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
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
Obituaries
Freeda Marie (Cooey) Anderson
Freda Marie Cooey Anderson departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the age of 54. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Freda leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love, kindness, and strength which will echo in the hearts of those she touched. Born of...
Jack Barrie Abbit
Jack Barrie Abbit, born January 28, 1943, in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Jack’s early years were shaped by his family’s moves from Port Arthur to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and...
Willie Ray Curry
Mr. Willie Ray Curry, age 81, passed away May 10, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1943 in Westville, Florida to Mance Curry and Ozzie Thomas Curry. Mr. Curry was a lifelong resident of Walton County, Florida. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Pleasant Ridge...
Carlene K. Smith
Mrs. Carlene K. Smith, age 89, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born August 19, 1935 in Eagle Lake, Florida to Robert Kitchens and Mattie Mills Kitchens. Mrs. Smith was Baptist by faith and a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She previously worked as a...
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