On Saturday, April 20, 2024, around 7 p.m., deputies received information that Timothy Summerlin, who had warrants out of Jackson and Bay Counties, was at a local motel. When deputies arrived at the motel, they located the room Summerlin was in and saw several other people, including a child, in the room with Summerlin. Summerlin… Read More »
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in April. This year it falls on April 23. School Bus Drivers’ Day originated in California. After it had been celebrated there informally for a while, the California legislature declared the day official. In 2009, they created the day to draw special public… Read More »
On April 22, 2024, a deputy conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Hwy 81, driven by Wesley Ledbetter. During the stop, Mr. Ledbetter informed the deputy that he did not possess a valid driver’s license, leading to his detainment. Subsequently, the passenger, identified as Abbie Tidwell, was asked to… Read More »
William Jed Braxton of Bonifay, Florida passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on April 20, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born and raised in Port St. Joe, Florida and loved Gulf County with its lakes and coastal waters. He was a 1972 graduate of Port St. Joe High School,… Read More »
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on either April 22 or the day the spring equinox occurs throughout the rest of… Read More »
Photography students on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Friday, April 19, 2024, celebrated the beautiful Spring weather, as seen in these photos of and by FPTC Digital Photography students. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production programs available, to… Read More »
A lot has happened since Dylan Mulvaney pranced around his yard in a Nike sports bra last April. Days after his face appeared on Bud Light cans — the controversy that launched a thousand boycotts — the sight of him doing jumping jacks in women’s workout gear was almost worst. And a stock chart that looks like a downhill… Read More »
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Expansion of the Rental Subsidy Policy for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Applicants and Recipients.” This rule provides the second of several updates to the agency’s SSI regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. “Our mission is to continue to… Read More »
The Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Softball took on the Malone, Florida High School Lady Tigers on Thursday, April 18, 2023, as seen by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate Photographer Madison Ross. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array of production programs available, to satisfy… Read More »
By Stan Popovich Using drugs and alcohol will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only make things worse. As a result, here are eight tips on how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties without using… Read More »
Florida is home to 27 native species of frogs, which belong to five different families. Some species live and breed in large lakes, whereas others live in dry, upland habitats and breed in small, isolated wetlands. Some species have sticky toepads for climbing and others have webbed feet for swimming or spades on their feet… Read More »
Drone Safety Day (DSD) is an annual campaign designed to educate drone users of the importance of flying safely, inspiring fun drone activities, and connecting a community of enthusiasts. DSD will highlight the societal, economic, and safety benefits of safe drone operations with in-person, virtual, and hybrid events in focus areas such as Education, Economics, Equity, Environment, and Emergencies. Download… Read More »
The Washington County Tourist Development Council will hold its regularly scheduled workshop and meeting on May 2, 2024 at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The workshop will begin at 8am immediately followed by the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. If you need to join virtually or need special accommodations to join… Read More »
Big Word Day takes place on April 21 every year. As students in the Photography, Video, Television, Audio and Drone programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College will tell you, words matter. For at least the first one hundred days of their 180 days of regular scheduled class time for these programs of study, these FPTC… Read More »
The Northwest Florida Community Band will present its Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the Chipley High School Auditorium. The all-volunteer ensemble consists of musicians of all ages and walks of life that hail from across the central panhandle. Membership in the group formed earlier this year is open to musicians who play… Read More »