Washington County, Florida Issues Burn Ban in Response to Dry Conditions

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has implemented a Burn Ban effective immediately at the request of Fire Service Coordinator, Justin Leach. After consulting with the Florida Forestry Service, Mr. Leach made the recommendation because of burning hazards related to the environment, public health, and property under the current conditions. The ban will remain… Read More »

Washington County, Florida School District Meets With Law Enforcement Community to Form ‘Handle With Care Program’

On November 2, 2023, Washington County School District principals, directors, and staff members, including Superintendent Joseph Taylor, met with the Washington County law enforcement officers and other first responders to take the first step in forming a Handle with Care program for the Washington County District students and families. Handle with Care is a program… Read More »

National Cliché Day is Celebrated on November 3

Cliché Day is celebrated every year on November 3 throughout the country. This day is a day that celebrates the cliché and the usefulness of clichés in everyday life. Clichés are clichés because they’re overused, and they can be very irritating — but that’s part of the fun. They’re predictable and funny because everyone knows… Read More »

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, Celebrated on November 2

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. On this day, it is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living family members. Many people celebrate this day by visiting the graves of deceased loved ones and setting up altars with their… Read More »

November 1 is All Saints’ Day

All Saints’ Day on November 1 is holy in the Western Christian tradition, celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and more. It is designed to show honor and reverence to saints both canonized and unknown, and in some faiths also to give thanks to those who have guided others… Read More »

Coach Amos Spires Named Special Olympics Florida Coach of the Year 2023

WAVE Athletic Coach Amos Spires attended the Special Olympics Florida Champions Gala on October 28, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, at the Omni Orlando Resort Champions Gate. He was one of the Gala’s Honorees in celebration of his award as “Special Olympics Florida Coach of The Year 2023”! “Washington County Athlete of the Year 2023” Student-Athlete… Read More »