For Immediate Release July 7, 2017 Walton County, Fla—On Saturday, July 15th, Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Animal Shelter will host a summer open house to help save lives. WCFR firefighters teamed up with the volunteers and… Read More

The 4th of July and fireworks go hand-in-hand. Walton County Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day this weekend! Not all fireworks are legal in the state of Florida. So, we encourage everyone… Read More

For Immediate Release  June 26, 2017 Walton County, Fla – A Missouri man was arrested early Monday morning after threatening a Walton County Tourist Development Council employee with a gun. Around 2:45 this morning, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded… Read More

For Immediate Release June 26, 2017 DeFuniak Springs, Fla – A DeFuniak Springs man has been arrested after attacking his brother-in-law with a golf club. On May 14, 2017 just before 1:00 p.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a… Read More

For Immediate Release June 23, 2017 Walton County, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting their annual Backpack Drive for the third year in a row to benefit children in need in our community as they prepare to go back… Read More

For Immediate Release June 23, 2017 Freeport, Fla – A suspect is behind bars after stealing a vehicle with the keys still inside at a gas station in Freeport. On May 31, 2017, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to… Read More

Mark Joshua Mitchell, 39, of Destin, pled guilty today to seven counts of interstate transportation of stolen property. The guilty plea was announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/destin-man-pleads-guilty-shipping-jewelry-stolen-walton-county-burglaries Read More