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In early 2023, Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Division, alongside Special Agents and Task Force Officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Panama City Residence Office, initiated an investigation targeting a drug trafficking organization (DTO) led by Michael Termaine Bell from Jackson County. The investigation identified the command-and-control structure of the Bell… Read More »

On April 18, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the owner of Circle H in Vernon, in reference to a theft. Deputies along with investigators then responded to Circle H to collect any available evidence. Video footage of the suspects taking the sunglasses from a secured cabinet in the store was provided… Read More »

The Town of Wausau, Florida held a Town Council Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as seen in the video (below).

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 2:30 am, Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a female requesting law enforcement. The female advised dispatch that she was hiding in the bathroom and had been injured. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to a residence on Pine Log Road. Upon arrival, law… Read More »

Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Softball took on the Malone, Florida High School Lady Tigers on Thursday, April 18, 2023, in a Senior Night Celebration, 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… Read More »

Bottom Line: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop along a slow moving cold front across southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia Saturday afternoon. A few of these storms may be strong to severe with damaging winds the primary threat with some hail also being possible. Overview: A cold front draped over the southeast will be… Read More »

April 19 in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day, helping to give the children a voice. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs when a baby’s diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. CDH occurs in 1 in every 2500 babies, which equals to… Read More »

The Chipley Police Department is actively investigating a suspicious incident that occurred at the local Walmart.   On April 17th, 2024, a woman reported a strange encounter with a group of males while at the store.   According to the report, the woman experienced a concerning interaction with the individuals, prompting her to notify a… Read More »

Ms. Mildred Lynette Sparks, age 93, of Panama City, Florida passed away April 17, 2024, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida.   She was born May 13, 1930, in Richlands, Virginia. Ms. Sparks was preceded in death by her father, Thomas D. Blankenship and her mother, Madge Wilma Inscore Hamm.   Ms.… Read More »

Holmes Creek Baptist Church is planning ‘Holmes Creek Heritage Day’ on Sunday, May 5, 2024. After worship, we will enjoy a fried chicken lunch with all the “fixin’s”. Bring your favorite side dishand dessert. Wear your overalls, plaid shirts, jeans, or FFA jackets as we celebrate our heritage. Dust off those trophies and pictures of… Read More »

‘If the Adobe suite of programs cost $5,000 per year, instead of the current $600 annually, it would still be a great bargain and a “must have” for our type of production work’, said Instructor Paul Goulding at Florida Panhandle Technical College, ‘and I would happily pay it’. ‘Our students have learned the basics of… Read More »

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has enhanced our training abilities with a state-of-the-art simulator purchased earlier this year.   Active shooter training has been taken to the next level here at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office thanks to a cutting-edge training simulator. The MILO Range (Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives) is a virtual system that is… Read More »

Howard L. Baxter, 66, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Laurels in Coldwater. He was born on March 1, 1958 in Muskegon to Carl and Shirley (Coleman) Baxter. Howard enjoyed playing BINGO and watching the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions play. He was in the ARMY National Guard for six… Read More »

The Town of Wausau, Florida publishes the Annual Water Quality Report on April 16, 2024, as seen (below). CCR 2023 Wausau (1)

In 1974, Rogers Insurance Agency began as a dream by Gerald ‘PeeWee’ Rogers. Standing the test of time and perpetuating 3 generations, for 50 years they have served Chipley and the Surrounding communities with their insurance needs. “Serving you is their most important product” every time you call on them. Join Ricky, Donna, and Craig… Read More »