Spring Break 2020

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Where is all the traffic control??? We don't have any.

Today, Friday, three large wrecks in the county, not enough staff on site. Why? They are all at Whale's Tale. Is this location paying extra for the massive presence? I think it not.

We need deputies on the road and in our neighborhoods Sheriff Mike.

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no, deputies are happy to work multiple days without overtime.

They love it.

It's all good in the Walton hood.

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Fat Mikey isn’t worried about you peasants.

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It is obvious that Walton will be reporting its 1st (2nd, 3rd or 4th) COVID-19 case very soon.

Yet our beaches are still a free for all with Spring Breakers.

Put a stop to this now.

We do not need our staff members infected. We need to protect our community. Time for Tourists to GO HOME. Sorry, but you can come back later, as you all usually do... Time to shut it down and serve the community so there is a tourism business in the future.

From WCSO:

Walton County Sheriff’s Office – Updated 3-17-2020


We are in unprecedented times. While continuing to serve the residents and visitors of our county, Walton County Sheriff’s Office has heard your concerns and we are listening.

In the spirit of transparency and our commitment to maintaining a currency of trust with the public, we want to take this time to address you, our constituents. Although formal confirmed tests results are pending, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is aware of possible exposures to COVID-19 in our community. We are constantly monitoring this situation and putting necessary protocols in place to protect those who are awaiting test results and our first responders who continue to provide a service to our county. Plans include providing our employees with proper protection and procedures when answering calls for service and operating a COVID-19 specific apparatus to emphasize care and reduce exposure for patients and EMT’s.

We recognize while there has not been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community, the possibility that may change is very real. That is why, following the Governor’s General Order regarding bar closures we will be working together with local businesses to put those practices in place. We applaud those communities and businesses that have already implemented CDC recommendations and encourage those who have not to prepare a plan of action to adopt guidance.

Members of our agency are meeting daily in order to keep up with the ever-changing information regarding COVID-19. We would be remiss if we did not inform the public of our knowledge of possible cases in our community and emphasize, once more, the importance of protecting yourself, your loved ones, and each other during this time.


The Walton County Sheriff’s Office will continue to lead from a position of strength, not fear. Our decisions and actions will be based on the available facts. Our preparedness and response activities rely on our community’s support. We’re all in this together.

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https://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20200318/coronavirus-walton-deputies-will-use-light-touch-but-will-enforce-governorrsquos-mandate

The Sheriff’s Office, while “already stretched thin” has “a lot of partners” within local government and tourism agencies in connection with addressing DeSantis’ executive order, Dobridnia said.

Already Stretched Thin is an understatement.

With Deputies working 9 days straight without a day off, it is a real problem.

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Walton's BCC voted today to shut beaches down (Public Ones) for up to 30 days.

The Sheriff will be tasked with enforcement of this.

As of 1:00pm, most local 30A beach accesses are packed with tourists and restaurants near the accesses are alive and kicking.

I guess this is the "Soft Touch" approach as someone noted in another post?

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https://www.wjhg.com/video?vid=568932272

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Walton's BCC voted today to shut beaches down (Public Ones) for up to 30 days.

The Sheriff will be tasked with enforcement of this.

As of 1:00pm, most local 30A beach accesses are packed with tourists and restaurants near the accesses are alive and kicking.

I guess this is the "Soft Touch" approach as someone noted in another post?

More than likely you are the other "someone". Get real!

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Walton's BCC voted today to shut beaches down (Public Ones) for up to 30 days.

The Sheriff will be tasked with enforcement of this.

As of 1:00pm, most local 30A beach accesses are packed with tourists and restaurants near the accesses are alive and kicking.

I guess this is the "Soft Touch" approach as someone noted in another post?

More than likely you are the other "someone". Get real!

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It looks like after a day of not much being done with regards to public beach closure, that WCSO may have it under control.

Hoping that this coming weeks tourists decide to stay home. With Sandestin refusing to close and people on those beaches in mass, this may be a problem going forward.

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Sandestin beach has people on it.

Publix and Wal-Mart full of Spring Breakers. They need to go home.

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https://weartv.com/news/local/florida-gov-desantis-orders-louisiana-arrivals-to-quarantine

Lots of Cajun's at Publix in Sandestin today...

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More here today.

Both Louisiana and Mississippi license plates...

Lots of masks on faces too. I guess that makes it alright?