Updated: 43 minutes ago
|By Claire Jones
As baby season approaches, experts are ensuring the public knows the steps to take in the case they find a baby wild animal.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:38 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The tradition dates back to when firefighters used horses to pull fire equipment.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:37 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“We were officially started for our community, so to be able to serve our community has been a tremendous effort on everyone’s part to make this an amazing community hospital.”
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:32 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
If you find yourself in Seaside, take a moment to stop into Florida’s favorite bookstore and find your next favorite book.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“It can happen anywhere anytime, so the most important thing we’re going to do is keep our things secured and locked up."
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:52 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“What are some things we need to do to prevent loss of life, prevent damage to property, and prevent damage to the environment?
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Representatives from the City of DeFuniak Springs and the City of Freeport, the Walton County Economic Development Alliance, and the Triumph Board were there to announce the completion of the project.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:55 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
”I’m really proud to belong to an agency that is an advocate for our community and realizes that this piece of equipment can make a huge difference in outcomes, which is what we’re here for.”
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
For Bay District Schools, the numbers didn’t show what officials said they hoped to see, but they say the district is still on the right track.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“We want to do everything we can to help connect job seekers with our top employers and our community.”
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Walton County Fire Rescue has been stretched thin since the only hospital in the district, the HealthMark Regional Medical Center, closed its emergency room doors in March 2022.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
"While we do have fewer servers working, we have enough other opportunities here for them.”
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom and Claire Jones
Teens arrested for breaking into multiple churches.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
"I think they’ll be a great addition to their force.”
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“We want people to be safe, make it where they’re going safe, and not have that chance of hurting them self or someone else by driving impaired or distracted”
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM CST
|By Claire Jones
“He just had this personality that just glowed, and he always smiled.”
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Members of the community showed their support and appreciation as the motorcade made its journey from Pensacola to the Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:36 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“It’s been a Christmas blessing. Walton County and everyone in it has come through."
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Officials told NewsChannel 7 if you receive a call from someone asking for money, take cautionary steps to confirm who it is.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton County Fire Rescue have been collecting toy and monetary donations for weeks for their Santa Patrol program. When Monday rolled around, it was finally time to give them out.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Shelter staff told NewsChannel 7 more than 200 animals have come through their door in recent weeks. They said they need supplies and helping hands in order to keep up.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 11:41 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Freeport Christmas Angels board members told NewsChannel 7 the toys left over from the distribution will go towards other toy drives in the area, including the Walton County Sheriff’s Santa Patrol.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 12:14 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom and Claire Jones
According to WCSO, a mother and her boyfriend were arrested after abducting six children and fleeing the state of Ohio.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The Walton County Fire Rescue used to take many emergencies to Healthmark, but they have had to adapt since the emergency room’s closure.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“Now that I’ve accomplished something, I can see the goals and I can keep chasing it."
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:21 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom and Claire Jones
The idea is for park patrons to walk around the trail while reading the story.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:13 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Not only will this new ambulance be useful in rescuing sick and injured wildlife, but it will also be an essential tool in educating the community.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
With U.S. Highway 98 dividing the area between many homes and businesses, locals told NewsChannel 7 they are excited to bring them all together.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:35 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“I think desire, passion, and just ambition and tenacity is what this position is all about.”
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The Freeport community is rallying behind one local non-profit that is dedicated to making sure all the kids in the Freeport area have a merry holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Facility staff told NewsChannel 7 taking little steps like this program will not only help transform the lives of inmates, but in turn, help the community thrive.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:32 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Despite the dreary weather, local and out-of-town vendors set up along Baldwin Avenue to share their products, most of them hand-crafted, and to help get the town in the holiday spirit.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:31 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
“I’ll have people stop me all the time and say, ‘is that a horse on the beach?’”
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 7:52 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office recently teamed up with a local rental company to create a video to educate everyone on the road about LSV safety and laws.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
With the holiday season upon us, people are gearing up to celebrate with friends and family and staying toasty while it gets colder outside. But it’s important to keep some things in mind during this time.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Officials report the hack may have impacted patient information.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
All proceeds go to multiple different charities, many of which benefit local first responders who are recovering from work-related injuries.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Despite the cold and dreary weather, attendees enjoyed food, lassoing lessons with cowboys, a petting zoo, face paint and more.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
The goal is to help instructors get their live fire training certifications so they can go back to their own agencies and train new firefighters.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
Walton County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the armed suspect that was killed in a deputy-involved shooting at Miramar Beach.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 12:27 PM CST
|By Claire Jones and WJHG Newsroom
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on Tuesday (11/15) announcing the launch of an education initiative involving military families.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Claire Jones
All 67 Florida school districts are evaluated and graded on test scores, student-to-teacher ratio, class sizes, and budgeting.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
Many employers nationwide are still struggling to find workers, including the Walton Correctional Facility.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
The event is free, and everyone in the area and beyond is encouraged to attend.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
The fluctuating gas prices has some drivers considering other options.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
The building has been vacant since it was damaged four years ago in Hurricane Michael. However, officials told NewsChannel 7 there were plans in the works to move the juvenile courthouse well before the storm.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
The school auditorium has been transformed into a haunted maze, and students dress up to perform along the path.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
“We have some days where we receive close to 150 surrender pet notifications of people wanting us to take their animals for them.”
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
Officials said the goal is to relieve drivers of that traffic headache.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Claire Jones
A majority of people in Walton County, visitors and locals alike, are here for the beaches. Now, one area along the coast is easier for everyone to access and enjoy.