Powerful Warning from Sheriff After Jail Worker Arrested in Inmate Relationship
A Walton County jail employee has been arrested and charged with felony sexual misconduct after investigators say she engaged in unlawful contact with an inmate.
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
Urgent Alert: Fake Navy Federal Scam Leads to $19K Cash Shipment
Fort Walton Beach police recovered $19,000 in cash after intercepting a FedEx shipment tied to a phone scam impersonating Navy Federal Credit Union.
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?
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.
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.
Walton County Sheriff rebukes Kyle Rittenhouse’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ claims in DeFuniak Springs shooting
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back hard after Kyle Rittenhouse claimed a DeFuniak Springs shooting was lawful self-defense. Sheriff Michael Adkinson says the victim was unarmed on his own property and calls the commentary “wildly irresponsible.”
Deadly Morning Shooting in DeFuniak Springs Leads to Murder Charge
A Thursday morning shooting in DeFuniak Springs left a Crestview man dead, and deputies have arrested 44-year-old Michael Rediker on a murder charge.
Get Ready to Take Your Best Shot at the Cadet Post 850 Turkey Shoot Classic
Cadet Post 850 is gearing up for its annual Turkey Shoot Classic on November 22 at the WCSO firing range, offering a morning of friendly competition, prizes, raffles, and great food for community members of all skill levels.
Fort Lauderdale Man Arrested in $505,000 Walton County Utility Check Fraud
A Fort Lauderdale man, Brandon Loud, has been arrested in Walton County for depositing a $505,400 fraudulent check from a utility company, with investigators uncovering additional stolen checks totaling $200,000.
