Students, Teachers Fight For Release of Student Detained for ICE In Walton County
South Walton students and teachers rallied to bring home Rolando Velasquez Andres, a local high school senior detained in a Florida immigration enforcement sweep.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Inmate Death at Jail
An inmate held in confinement at the Walton County Jail was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later pronounced dead, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Jessie Raby, who was being housed in Holmes County while awaiting trial for the 2024 murders of his mother and brother, was found on the floor of his […]
Traffic Stop in Walton County Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Pipe Bombs
A traffic stop in Walton County early Tuesday morning led deputies to a pair of pipe bombs and a stash of methamphetamine, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a vehicle near Smith Road and Highway 90 for displaying a cardboard tag labeled “PRIVATE.” The driver, who did not have identification, was […]
Man Threatens To Blow Up Niceville Duplex, Starts Standoff in DeFuniak Springs – Details:
Michael Stephen Boone was arrested following a bomb threat, a standoff, and arson after he threatened a local citizen and law enforcement. Multiple agencies responded, and Boone now faces several charges as the investigation continues.
