To grossly paraphrase Kim Kardashian, nobody stops working anymore. Just look at who’s in the running for the top job in the nation: a 77-year-old against an 81-year-old, both vying to keep working for another four years. Yet they’re in lockstep with a national trend — older Americans are working longer, into their 60s and even… Read More »
If you are allegedly in possession of allegedly illegal drugs, it may not be the wisest course of action to allegedly drive 105 miles per hour. A Jackson County man is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Washington County. At approximately 10:45 a.m., this morning, an investigator with the Washington… Read More »
Did you know Feb. 28 is Pink Shirt Day? The annual occasion sees people come together and wear a pink shirt to school or work as a symbol of their stance against bullying. The theme of this year’s campaign is Lift Each Other up, focusing on more acceptance and awareness of those that have been… Read More »
National Strawberry Day falls on February 27 every year, adding an extra aphrodisiac to this month of love. Devilishly sweet, and also delightfully low in calories, they’re the perfect food to make you feel naughty and nice at the same time. Grown both around the U.S. and around the world almost year-round, you’re never far… Read More »
The Town of Wausau, Florida has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 3:45PM, as seen in the agenda (below). AGENDA February 27, 2024
In the latest incident of an apparent attempt to weaponize the national health system, the Surgeon General for Florida is again standing up to the CDC. Two Florida children have contracted measles after the state’s top health official defied federal guidance to contain an outbreak at an elementary school. Six children at Manatee Bay Elementary School,… Read More »
Emmitt L. Smith, 85 of Panama City, Florida passed peacefully at his home on February 24, 2024. Emmitt was a working man for his entire life, never shying away from a heavy load and always quick to help those in need. He had more friends than you could easily count, and everyone knew him. He… Read More »
Around 4PM on Friday, February 23, 2024, the Bonifay Fire-Rescue squad responded to assist Esto, Florida Fire Department with a residential structure fire on County Road 160. A neighbor noticed smoke and immediately called 911 for help. Firefighter Dillion Lee, Captain Jack Griffiths, and Assistant Chief Larry Cook arrived on scene first and assisted Esto… Read More »
A school district in Florida has reported its sixth case of measles, marking an outbreak. The infected student was from Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston. “We expect to receive further guidance from the Florida Department of Health tomorrow and will continue to keep the school and its families updated with the latest information,” Broward… Read More »
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a scathing critique of California’s approach to homelessness, vowing not to allow Florida to replicate the crisis seen in cities like San Francisco. At a recent press briefing, DeSantis outlined his concerns and proposed measures to address homelessness in the Sunshine State. Governor DeSantis minced no words as he condemned what… Read More »
In an effort to give back to the community, the Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office will be hosting several Free Family Fun Nights, starting March 1 and continuing through May 31, 2024. These community events are provided free of charge to all Washington County residents, so please make plans to join us in your community.… Read More »
The Northwest Florida Community Band will present its inaugural concert on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in the Chipley High School Auditorium. The newly formed ensemble consists of musicians of all ages and walks of life, and hail from across the central panhandle, and numbers are at 40 this far. Membership in the group formed just… Read More »
Leonard Earl “Skeeter” Redmon, Sr., affectionately known as Skeeter, age 70, of Marianna, FL, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center while surrounded by his loving family. Skeeter was born June 12, 1953 in Marianna, FL and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Clarence Redmon and… Read More »
National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day on February 25th recognizes the delicious and crunchy snack drizzled, covered, dunked, or smothered in chocolate. The possibilities are endless with so many different types of nuts and chocolate combinations. For thousands of years, nuts have been a staple of the human diet. The walnut was a favorite of the ancient… Read More »
Tortilla chips were initially an afterthought, a simple snack made with leftover tortillas. But these crispy triangles of deliciousness soon became a nationwide sensation, and each February 24, we celebrate these salty snacks with National Tortilla Chip Day. Whether you eat yours plain or dip them in a spicy salsa, tortilla chips bring the fiesta… Read More »