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‘I truly thought that she was going to die’: Nurse helps save Florida shark attack victim
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A nurse jumped into action to help a girl who was attacked by a shark last month. The attack happened on June 7, 2024, in Walton County, Florida, near Rosemary Beach. Lulu Gribbin, 15, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was attacked by a shark while swimming...
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
The St. Joe Company: Incremental Investments Add ~$10/Share At Current Multiples
The St. Joe Company has an extensive runway to deploy capital over several years to come at attractive incremental growth rates. Operating segments have idiosyncratic tailwinds that could add ~$10/share to the stock price following completion of capital investments. Investment Summary. Spun out of the DuPont Trust in 1936, The...
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
A DeFuniak Springs Man is Arrested on Drug and Weapons charges after a Traffic stop for not Wearing his seat Belt in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY:A deputy stopped the vehicle on 19th Street near Orange Avenue. When approaching the vehicle he noticed a smell of burnt marijuana coming from inside the car. Mark Thompson, 34, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of an altered firearm, obstruction, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Eglin Federal Credit Union opens new full-service branch in Freeport
Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) celebrated the grand opening of its new Freeport Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11, marking its first full-service location in Walton County. The branch, located at 16970 US Hwy 331 S, is the Credit Union’s second location in Walton County and will provide...
Arrested Made from Search Warrant for Methamphetamine in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY:Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit pulled the pin on a Search Warrant on Swanee Avenue in DeFuniak Springs late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning that landed one behind bars. During the search of the home, 11 grams of a crystal-like substance was located in the shower of the...
Things to look for on home insurance policy this storm season
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Hurricane Beryl is estimating $2.5-$4.5 billion in damage to our West. This serves as a reminder to check your home insurance policies as storm season continues. Local insurance agents say you should check your policy this year to make sure it has Personal Property Replacement Cost. This will ensure you get […]
Shed catches fire in Freeport
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Crews with the Walton County Fire Rescue along with Walton County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a shed fire on Beach Street in Freeport, Sunday afternoon. Officials say Engine 12, Medic 13, Engine 10, and a Battalion Chief are on scene. They...
More ways to be a big help
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Big Brothers of Big Sisters of Northwest Florida fosters one-on-one mentoring throughout Bay, Walton, and Okaloosa counties. The local non-profit needs more mentors but there are other ways to help if an individual is unable to make that commitment. “For some people being a ‘Big’ is not for them and that’s […]
Public Notice: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bear Creek Bridge
On Wednesday, July 24th at 9:00 am, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC) will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Bear Creek Bridge, located on County Road 83A East in Freeport. The project involved the construction of a new 68-foot concrete two-span vehicular bridge on...
Defuniak Spring Woman Arrested for Mathaphetamine Following Traffic Stop in Northern Walton County
WALTON COUNTY:A DeFuniak Springs woman is arrested for trafficking methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Northern Walton County early Sunday morning. During the stop on 331 N near State Line Road it was learned the driver, Christopher Thames, 50, of Florala, did not have a valid driver’s license, and the passenger, Mary Goodman, 43, of Juniper Avenue had a warrant for failure to appear.
Traffic crash involving semi-truck blocking westbound lane of I-10
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a traffic crash. The crash involved a semi-truck blocking one westbound lane of Interstate 10 near the 79-mile marker, WCSO officials said. Officials confirm that the semi-truck is leaking diesel fuel and Walton County Emergency Management is responding. Expect […]
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