Office of the City Marshal, DeFuniak Springs Police

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Case Update:

This morning, Hughes was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days, followed by three years of probation.

05/29/2026

Well, it’s official — the last bell of the school year rang today! Students are now on summer break! ☀️📚

But we want to remind everyone of something important: summer programs are taking place, and school buses will still be on the roads picking up and dropping off children.

That’s right — buses will continue transporting students to and from summer activities. While we know our community works hard to follow traffic safety laws, we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone not to let their guard down just because school is out.

Please continue to follow all traffic laws, watch for school buses, and be mindful of children waiting for the bus in the mornings and getting off in the afternoons.

Summer may be here, but making sure our children arrive safely to their summer programs is a responsibility that doesn’t take a vacation. Stay alert, stay safe, and help us protect our kids this summer! 🚌💛

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the true reason for this day. We honor the men and women who gave their lives so that we may enjoy the freedoms and privileges we have today.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Finally Friday! 🎉

For most of you, that means the start of Memorial Day weekend… for us, it just means more patrol, more traffic, and definitely more coffee 🚔☕

As you head out to enjoy the long weekend, here’s your friendly reminder from your local police department:

Buckle up (every seat, every time)
Slow down (we promise your destination isn’t going anywhere)
Stay off the phone (that text can wait)

Let’s work together to keep our roads safe so everyone gets where they’re going without any issues.

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day weekend!

05/16/2026

Lakefest 2026 has come and gone, and what a great weekend it was!

Good food, great entertainment, and an even better community made it all worthwhile—even in the heat. Now it’s time for some well-deserved rest.

Until next year, Lakefest

05/13/2026

Prescription Place Pharmacy stopped by this morning to show their appreciation with our favorite Power Rings! 🍩

We truly have such an amazing community, and we can’t say thank you enough for all the continued support.

05/13/2026

Today we want to give a big thank you to Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. for their generosity! They provided water and Powerade to help get us through Lakefest this weekend, and even made sure we have extra to keep our officers hydrated in the Florida heat we all know is coming.

We truly appreciate your support of our team and our community!

05/12/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Walmart Defuniak Springs for their generous support of our officers this week. Not only did they provide goodies for today, but they have also graciously offered to return and ensure that each shift is taken care of.

We truly appreciate their continued support and commitment to our department and community.

05/11/2026

Starting off this Monday of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week with a lunch provided by the Pilot Club of DeFuniak Springs.

We are grateful for the continued support from our community—we truly appreciate the love you show us!