New Emergency Room Brings Lifesaving, 24/7 Care to Walton County
A new $19 million emergency room in DeFuniak Springs is now providing 24/7 emergency care, expanding access for Walton County residents and visitors.
Local Hospital Earns Prestigious Statewide Distinction
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Captures Repeat Statewide Hospital Honor Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Captures Repeat Statewide Hospital Honor Staff Reports February 2, 2026 2:30 pm Emerald Coast, Health, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earned a place on Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals list for the second consecutive year. The hospital continues to […]
Eglin’s Medical Warriors Capture AFMC Hospital of the Year Title
The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base earned AFMC Hospital of the Year after delivering record-breaking patient care and winning 18 total command awards.
Florida Reveals Shocking Candy Test Results in Powerful Food Safety Push
Florida released new candy testing results showing arsenic detected in multiple products as part of the Healthy Florida First initiative.
Game-Changer for Walton County: New Emergency Center Delivers Faster, Stronger Care
HCA Florida’s new DeFuniak Springs emergency facility opens in early February, bringing 24/7 emergency care and ambulance services to Walton County.
Hope on the Horizon: Revolutionary Carbon Ion Cancer Treatment Launching in Florida
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville will launch the first carbon ion therapy program in the Western Hemisphere, bringing groundbreaking cancer treatment to Florida.
Excellence Recognized: Walton County Official Honored Across Florida
Walton County Jail Health Services Manager Dawn Cooper has been named Florida Model Jail Standards Medical Inspector of the Year.
New Fitness Options Signal Major Shift in Air Force Readiness
The Air Force is updating fitness test standards, offering more exercise options, and resuming official testing under new rules in July 2026.
There When Seconds Matter: Ascension Sacred Heart Earns Stroke Certification
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has earned Primary Stroke Center certification, strengthening access to life-saving stroke care in Walton County.
North Walton Doctors Hospital Marks First Year of Service to Walton County
North Walton Doctors Hospital marked its first anniversary with a celebration highlighting its expansion of services, leadership reflections, and commitment to expanding health care access in Walton County.
