Devastating Santa Rosa Beach Fire Sparks Urgent Space Heater Safety Warning
South Walton firefighters battled a fast-moving garage fire Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa Beach, sending one resident to the hospital and causing heavy damage to the home.
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 […]
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses
Winter Brings Unforgettable Energy to Walton County With Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Events, and New Businesses Staff Reports January 27, 2026 11:51 am 30a, Business, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Emerald Coast, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: 👥 Who: Walton County Tourism, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, local restaurants, shops, and event organizers 📅 What: Winter 2026 […]
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.
DeFuniak Springs Debates the Future of Their Fire Department
The City Council in DeFuniak Springs considers an alternative to their own fire department – Could it save them a $1,000,000?
Bold Vision for Better Roads: Public Input Opens on Regional Transportation Blueprint
Public comment is now open on the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization’s 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan, giving residents a chance to shape future infrastructure priorities.
Fast Start: New K-9 Atlas Takes Down Meth Suspect in First Patrol Stop
Walton County’s newest K-9, Atlas, made his first arrest after detecting nearly 10 grams of meth during a DeFuniak Springs traffic stop.
Residents attack Walton County Eastern Lake plan
A battle is brewing in Walton County as local residents and environmental advocates unanimously oppose the government’s plans for a major regional beach access point, fearing it will permanently destroy the unique ecosystem of a rare coastal dune lake.
Routine Stop Turns Serious as Deputies Seize Cocaine and Firearm
A Santa Rosa Beach man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine, cash, and a firearm late Monday night.
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.
