A Monticello, FL man was arrested yesterday afternoon after leading LEO on a UTV pursuit. On February 14th at approximately 4:30pm, WCSO deputies were patrolling the area of Caroline Dr. near Greenhead, FL. Deputies observed a small blue UTV traveling towards them and signaled for the driver to stop. The driver who was later identified as… Read More »

International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. Together, on ICCD, we raise our voices and envision the day all children and adolescent with cancer benefit from the best possible treatment, care and… Read More »

A record number of Chinese asylum seekers, with help from social media, are making the dangerous trek across the U.S.-Mexico border, and it’s quickly becoming a hot-button political issue. Here’s why. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), since October 2023, almost 16,000 Chinese migrants have attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border — more than doubling… Read More »

Bad news for dairy lovers—a recent, widespread recall could affect your fridge contents. Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) has issued a voluntary recall of several dairy products—including sour cream, cheese, crema, and yogurt—due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. “RLF may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing nationwide Listeria monocytogenes outbreak,” the FDA reports. This outbreak… Read More »

The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday evening over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Three Republicans voted with all of the Democrats against impeachment. The final tally was 214-213. “I think he has brought more damage to the country than any cabinet secretary that has even been,” said House Speaker… Read More »

The IRS collection letters are arriving in mailboxes once again. And if you get one, tax professionals say, please, don’t throw it in a drawer and ignore it. The automated reminder notices resumed in January and are set to go out in the regular mail on a staggered basis over the next several months. More than 3.7… Read More »

The Town of Wausau, Florida has scheduled a Monthly Meeting for Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5PM, as seen in the agenda (below). AGENDA February 15, 2024

Get your tickets now for the Washington County, Florida Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, on Thursday, February 29 at The Berry Hill Gardens in Chipley, beginning at 5PM.   Tickets are going fast and this event may very well sell out   You can purchase tickets at www.washcomall.com, call the Chamber at 850-638-4157 or stop by… Read More »

Tracy B. Satterfield, 60 of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on February 11, 2024, at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center. Tracy was born on May 8, 1963, in Fairfield, Illinois to Teddy Satterfield and Judy Russell. Tracy had been a resident of the Florida panhandle since 1987 coming from Kentucky. He will be missed… Read More »

The Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras was celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in downtown Dothan, Alabama, with 38 floats, over a million beads and throws, huge crowds and great weather, as seen in Part 1 of these photos from the event by Florida Panhandle Technical College photography student Cameron Taylor.

The Florida Panhandle Technical College LPN Program graduated 16 Licensed Practical Nurses on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida as seen in Part 1of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the staff and management of Foster Folly News. Historically, Valentine’s Day (February 14), is the day when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. With origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, Lupercalia was replaced by St.… Read More »

The Washington County School Board Members and Superintendent were recognized for earning the Certified Master Board distinction by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) at the Washington County School District office in Chipley, FL Monday, February 12, 2024. Tina Pinkoson, FSBA Director of Leadership Services, presented the award. To earn this distinction, a majority of… Read More »

Reiko Achiha Rudd, 92, of Cottondale, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2024 at Marianna Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her loving family. Reiko was born on November 5, 1931, in Nagoya, Japan to Hanno Achiha and Masao Sage. Reiko was a member at Sapp Church in Cottondale, Florida. She… Read More »

The Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras was celebrated on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in downtown Dothan, Alabama, with 38 floats, over a million beads and throws, huge crowds and great weather, as seen in Part 1 of these photos from the event by Florida Panhandle Technical College photography student Cameron Taylor.