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Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire in Mossy Head
WALTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – The Walton County Fire Rescue was called to an outside fire on Mixon Road in Mossy Head on Thursday. Fire officials said the fire happened at 5:40 a.m., and upon arrival, they discovered a double-wide trailer fully involved. According to a news release, firefighters worked diligently to knock down the […]
Walton County man arrested on outstanding warrants for child pornography
WALTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – The U.S. Marshals Task Force and members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on outstanding warrants for child pornography. According to a release, 45-year-old Christopher Pappenfort was arrested in Las Roblas Grande Drive in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday. In March, Pappenfort was arrested on more than […]
Eglin says Walton County residents might hear explosions on the range Monday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Eglin Air Force Base officials say Walton County residents might hear explosions Monday. According to a news release, explosive ordinance disposal technicians will conduct a routine large disposal operation on the Eglin test range Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those expected to hear the blasts live southwest of DeFuniak Springs. Residents in that area will hear two detonations during that timeframe. For more information, contact Eglin Public Affairs at 850-882-3931 This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Eglin says Walton County residents might hear explosions on the range Monday
Firefighters respond to mobile home fire in Mossy Head
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a mobile home in Mossy Head early Thursday morning. First responders say they received the call around 5:40 a.m. about an outside fire on Mixon Road in Mossy Head. When crews arrived on the scene a double-wide...
FENTANYL, METH, GUNS, MONEY LOCATED DURING SEARCH WARRANT IN FREEPORT, THREE FACING FELONY CHARGES
WALTON COUNTY, FLA—A VICE/Narcotics search warrant has led to the arrest of three individuals in Freeport who now face felony drug charges. Thursday morning, Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement executed a search warrant that was the result of a joint investigation into Adam Hill, 46, of 532 Piney Point Road.
DeFuniak Springs man arrested after violation of protection order
WALTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call involving the violation of a protection order in DeFuniak Springs on Tuesday evening. According to a news release, after the deputy arrived, they confirmed that 49-year-old, William Howard III had made contact with them, violating a restraining order. Officials said once […]
Record-setting early voter turnout in Walton County Primary
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County is entering a divisive election year. One of three County Commissioner seats as well as the property appraiser race will be decided during the primary election on Aug. 20. The other two seats and five other races will come down to the General Election on Nov. 5. […]
Walton County senior center to host special celebration
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – The Life Enrichment Senior Center in DeFuniak Springs is celebrating its residents and other seniors across the county on Wednesday, August 21 with an event in honor of Senior Appreciation Day. The celebration will be hosted at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s free […]
Students among first to use new Mossy Head Park Trail
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — A new walking path in Walton County is aimed to connect families with recreation. County Commissioners and Mossy Head School children helped cut the ribbon to open the Mossy Head Park walking path Wednesday morning. The path spans approximately 875 feet in length and is 8 feet wide. The trail connects the sidewalk adjacent […]
CAA Announces Artists Featured in Foster Gallery Partner Exhibition at Coastal Branch Library
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce that The Foster Gallery’s summer rotation of artists will be featured in a partner exhibition at the Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach. Original work by fifteen regional artists will be featured in the exhibit which runs August 1 through October 26, 2024. The public is invited to attend a special morning celebrating art and creativity on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Meet the artists and enjoy some coffee and light breakfast bites all while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. All ages are welcome.
Walton County commissioners under fire for racist text messages as local elections loom
A pair of blatantly racist text messages sent from the then-chairman of the Walton County Commission to a fellow commissioner and two other county employees have captured the attention of prominent Black leaders and could impact the outcome of two local political races. The offensive text messages were sent by Trey Nick to fellow County Commissioner Tony Anderson in July of 2021 while the two were attending a conference in Washington D.C. Laura Eckstrom, Anderson's administrative...
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