County News
Aggressive Bulldogs Surge Past #10 Texas, 35-10
ATHENS, Ga. — The fifth-ranked Georgia played to win again and again against No. 10 Texas on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs were aggressive on fourth down, even in their territory, and they even tried and converted a surprise onside kick after scoring...
Florida State Conquers Virginia Tech 34-14
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State football team concluded its home schedule with a 34-14 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. The win is the 600th in program history, as FSU achieves the mark in its 79th season with a 600-295-17...
Gators Fall 34-24 to #6 Ole Miss in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. — The Gators held up the conductor longer than many anticipated, but the Lane Train eventually pulled away in the second half as No. 6-ranked Ole Miss defeated Florida 34-24 on Saturday night at Vaughn-Hemingway Stadium. In Florida's first game at Ole...
Canes Storm Past NC State 41-7 on Senior Day
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As the weeks add up on the college football calendar, the stakes get higher and Saturday the Miami Hurricanes delivered a performance to match. The Canes rode a punishing defense and a ruthlessly efficient offense to a 41-7 statement win over the...
#4 Alabama Falls 23-21 to #11 Oklahoma
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The No. 4/4/4 Alabama football team (8-2, 6-1 SEC) dropped its first Southeastern Conference contest of the 2025 campaign, falling, 23-21, to No. 11/11/10 Oklahoma (8-2, 4-2 SEC) Saturday afternoon inside a sold-out Saban Field at Bryant-Denny...
LSU Powers Past Arkansas 23-22; Keeps Golden Boot in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE – Quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. went 21-for-31 with 221 yards passing and a touchdown to lead LSU over Arkansas, 23-22, on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium, marking the ninth time in the last 10 years that the Tigers have claimed The Golden Boot....
Reliable, Genuine, Hard-Working: WCSO Employee of the Third Quarter Alex Bobonis
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more reliable, genuine, and hard-working human than Alex Bobonis. Alex is our Fleet Services Manager at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, overseeing three fleet maintenance technicians who service more than 450 pieces of equipment,...
Raiders Squeak by No. 3 Daytona in Overtime Classic
Anytime two top-10 teams meet early in the season, the expectation is a high-level showdown. Friday night delivered exactly that—and more—as No. 6 Northwest Florida battled past No. 3 Daytona State for a thrilling 101–99 overtime road victory. The game swung wildly in...
Obituaries
Raymond Jefferson Roulhac, Jr.
Raymond Jefferson Roulhac, Jr., age 68, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 surrounded by love ones. He was born January 1, 1957 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Raymond Roulhac, Sr. and Willie Jean Baker Roulhac. Raymond is preceded in death by his father, Raymond...
Joseph Edward Redmon, Jr.
Joseph “Ed” Redmon, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully November 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 26, 1947. Ed lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to his family. A proud veteran, he served four years in the United States...
Teresa (Wood) Keeling
Teresa Keeling, age 56, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home. She was born September 21, 1969, in Rochester, New York to Raymond and Patricia Wood. In her spare time, she loved to play bingo but most of all she loved spending time with her...
Vickie Jackson
Vicki Jackson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on March 26, 1947, in Boise, Idaho, to George and Eva Wilson. A true free spirit, Vicki’s adventurous heart carried her to many places...
Sports
#10 Alabama Football Downs Eastern Illinois 56-0 on Senior Day
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The No. 10/10/10 Alabama football team took care of business in front of a sold-out crowd at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, besting Eastern Illinois by a score of 56-0. Alabama (9-2, 6-1 SEC) utilized five different quarterbacks on...
Deuce Dazzles: Knight Leads Auburn to 62-17 Win Over Mercer
AUBURN, Ala. – Deuce got loose and stayed loose. In an epic first start, freshman quarterback Deuce Knight rushed for four touchdowns and passed for two more to lead Auburn to a 62-17 victory over Mercer Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. “A complete game in all three...
Balanced Attack Powers Northwest Florida to Dominant Road Win
WADLEY, Ala. — No. 2 Northwest Florida State men's basketball dominated Southern Union on the road tonight, winning 101-72. Even without their leading scorer, DJ Shine, the Raiders found scoring from multiple players. Jonas Nichols led the way with 22 points,...
Diagne Leads Northwest Florida Past Mineral Area, 63-47
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — No. 5 Northwest Florida State women's basketball secured a gritty win Friday night, knocking off Mineral Area 63-47 to improve to 6-1 on the season while handing the Cardinals their first loss. The teams battled evenly through the opening quarter,...