Washington County, Florida Fire Department is welcoming all to the 2025 Fire Games (Fire Games II) in Wausau, Florida on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Joining the growing list of participants are Team…
Liberty, DeFuniak Springs and Walton County Fire Rescue Respond to Vehicle Fire
Last night, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, Liberty Fire District was dispatched along with DeFuniak Springs Fire Department and Walton County Fire Rescue EMS to a reported vehicle fire in the Oakwood…
In a Celebration that Won’t Quit, the Washington County’s Bicentennial Sponsors FREE Arts & Crafts Show on September 13, 2025
n celebration of Washington County’s Bicentennial, Washington County Historical Society is sponsoring a FREE Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from Noon until 7PM. The show will be held…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises State Road (S.R.) 77 Drivers Will Encounter Lane Closures
State Road (S.R.) 77 drivers will encounter lane closures, between Mud Hill Road and Buster Rogers Road, Monday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug. 29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will…
Invest 99L Probably Fizzling, Just 10% Chance of Development
Invest 99L is looking like it will fizzle, now down to just a 10% chance of development. Tropical Storm Fernand is passing well to the east of Bermuda and will just remain…
August 25 is National Heroes Day
Observed on the last Monday of each August, National Heroes Day commemorates the Cry of Pugad Lawin, a revolt that kicked off the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire and the…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises Okaloosa and Walton County, Florida Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Okaloosa County: Brooks Bridge Replacement Project – Drivers may encounter…
Only 54% of Americans Now Consume Alcohol, Lowest Rates in 90 Years
Latest data suggested that only 54% of Americans drink alcohol now, the LOWEST rate in 90 years. That’s a 13-point crash in just 3 years. Something massive is happening, and if you’ve…
Panama City, Florida Police Department Arrests Christopher Andrew Tice for Aggravated Assault, Armed Burglary, Etc.
The Panama City, Florida Police Department has arrested Christopher Andrew Tice for multiple charges, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (3 counts), Armed Burglary with Battery, Felony Criminal Mischief, and Aggravated…
Rare Late August Cold Front Coming to North Florida Panhandle This Week
Believe it or not, there will be a significant cold front for late August pushing down into the Southeast United States this week. Morning lows will likely be in the middle-to-upper 60s…
Red Heifer Steak House Now Open Wednesday through Sunday on Main Street in Chipley, Florida
Now open Wednesday through Sunday, from 4PM until 10PM, the Red Heifer Steak House is located a mile north of I-10 on Main Street in Chipley, Florida. A classy, simple dining experience,…
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Shakeem Malik Thomas for Aggravated Battery, Felony Firearm Possession
A 19-year-old is injured following an early morning shooting in DeFuniak Springs and one man is behind bars. Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Passion Flower Street after dispatch received a text…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Date Announced
Sheriff Kevin Crews of the Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office has announced the 2025 WCSO Rodeo date as September 12 & 13, 2025.
Destin, Florida Seafood Festival Announces 2025 Dates as September 26-28
The Destin, Florida Seafood Festival has announced dates for the 2025 event as September 26-28. Friday, Sept 26 | 4pm–10pm Saturday, Sept 27 | 10am–10pm Sunday, Sept 28 | 10am–6pm Get ready…
Chipola College in Marianna, Florida Seeks Director of Health Sciences- Apply Within
Chipola College is seeking a visionary Director of Health Sciences to lead our Nursing and EMS programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare education in the Florida…
Chipola College in Marianna, Florida Seeks Athletic Trainer
Chipola College is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to support the health, safety, and success of our student-athletes. This role is vital to ensuring our athletes can perform at their best while…
U.S. Marshals Task Force, Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Aaron Kent and Curtis Chancey for Molestation Under 12
Members of the US Marshals Task Force, which includes Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies, responded to two DeFuniak Springs residences this week for outstanding warrants involving lewd and lascivious molestation of a…
National Hurricane Center Advises of Tropical Wave, Possible Depression Over Next Couple of Days
East of the Windward Islands: Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located about 200 miles east of the Windward Islands have increased since yesterday. However, the wave does not appear…
20th Anniversary of Formation of Tropical Depression 12, Later Named Hurricane Katrina
On this day, 20 years ago, Tropical Depression 12 formed. Two days later it would become Hurricane Katrina and make landfall in southeast Florida then move across the Gulf and become a…
Emma Adeline Barnes, 75 of Cottondale, Florida Passes on August 22, 2025
Emma Adeline Barnes, 75 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025 in Cottondale, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Emma, also affectionately known as “Runt”, was…