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Possible TikTok Threat of School Shooting Quickly Countered by Sheriff’s Office
WCFR Earns State Recognition as Florida Technical Rescue Team 106
Alabama Teenager Arrested After Road Rage Incident
Walker Phillips, 19, of Troy, Alabama, pointed a handgun at another vehicle during a road rage encounter. He is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Visit North Walton
North Walton County isn’t flashy—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a place to slow down, to appreciate the land, and to connect with the people who grow your food, bake your bread, and greet you with a smile.
Whether you’re a weekend road-tripper or a traveler looking to experience Florida beyond the coast, North Walton offers a refreshing, grounding escape into the heart of the state’s rural soul.
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Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Expanding Its Award-Winning Maternity Care
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is expanding its maternity services at The Family Birth Place through a partnership with OB Hospitalist Group, OBHG. As the only NICU close to home for families living in Walton and Okaloosa counties, Sacred...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Walton County
Walton County Beach Code Compliance (Code) is asking for public assistance in having a successful morning nesting survey by the South Walton Turtle Watch Group (SWTW) on July 4, 2025. This will be the third year that the Code office has assisted the SWTW by...
WCFR On Scene of Residential Fire
Walton County Fire Rescue was on scene of a structure fire just west of the city limits of DeFuniak Springs. Just before 10:30 PM Tuesday, firefighters were dispatched to a home on Highway 90 following a 911 call reporting a residential fire. Firefighters arrived on...
Digging Deep
Walton County Fire Rescue is hosting National Rescue Consultants' FLUSAR Trench Rescue Operations & Technician course this week, right here in Walton County. Members of our Technical Rescue Team (TRT) are training alongside firefighters from across the region to...
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Walton County’s beaches are more than just beautiful—they’re deeply varied and rich with character. Whether you want wild nature, small-town charm, or a vibrant coastal scene, there’s a sandy stretch here with your name on it. So pack light, bring sunscreen, and get ready to fall in love with Florida’s most enchanting shoreline.
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