The staff, students and administration of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida, joined by School Board members celebrated Spring 2025 with ‘Spring Fling’ on Thursday, April 10, 2025, featuring a barbeque…
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Washington County, Florida Emergency Operations Advises of Closure of 6th Avenue at SR 77 in Wausau
Temporary Closure of 6th Avenue at State Road (S.R.) 77 in Wausau The week of Sunday, April 13, 6th Avenue will be temporarily closed on the west side of the S.R. 77…
April 10 is National Sibling Day
Our siblings are our family, and they are a huge part of our lives – that’s why we celebrate them on National Siblings Day every April 10! The holiday is also known…
National Weather Service Advises of Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Thursday & Friday, April 10 & 11, 2025
There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms tonight in portions of Southeast AL and Southwest GA, and again Friday afternoon in the Southeast FL Big Bend. Overview:…
Highlighting Airman 1st Class Hunter Kirkland, Florida Panhandle Technical College Digital Video Graduate
As a teacher, I truly enjoy being able to congratulate my graduate Florida Panhandle Technical College students, and today I have the special treat of being able to say ‘Congratulations’ to Airman…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrest Stanley Garrett for Methamphetamine
On April 9, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Arrant Road in reference to a report of trespassing and suspected drug activity. Upon arrival, deputies made contact…
To All The ‘Hands Off’ Protesters
Letter to the Editor To all the ‘Hands Off’ Protesters: Congratulations on unwittingly becoming a part of a revolution designed to create instability-you are being used but you do not care to…
How President Donald Trump Used DOGE, Originally Created by Barack Obama, to Improve Government Efficiency
A lawyer, Tom Renz, who actually read Trump’s DOGE Executive Order and, expecting some illegal power grab, found it to be airtight. Turns out Trump and Musk didn’t create anything. Obama did….
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrests in Michael Termaine Bell Drug Trafficking Case
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested Marianna resident Lionel Mitchell (Mitch) Crawford on a federal arrest warrant for Distribution of a Controlled Substance. JCSO Investigators also arrested…
Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Program Offers Make-Up Yearbook Photo Session to WAVE Staff
For over 10 years, the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Downtown Chipley, Florida, under the direction of Paul Goulding, has offered headshot portraits to the professional and educational community,…
Estate Sale Scheduled for April 11 & 12, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators
Check out this large Estate Sale on Friday, April 11, 2025 and Saturday, April 12, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators, as seen in these images (below). The sale is located at 801…
Sara Fuqua Tyre, 79 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 6, 2025
Sara “Linda” Fuqua Tyre, age 79 of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on…
April 9 is National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observed annually on April 9 recognizes and honors the courageous prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). Did you…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Brian Rich for Failure to Appear Warrant for Attempted Homicide
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), who also serve on the United States Marshal Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with other members of…
Arlita A. Sellers, 72 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 7, 2025
Arlita A. Sellers, 72 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2025 at her residence. Arlita was born on October 14, 1952, in Marianna, Florida, to…
Red Heifer Steak House Coming to Chipley, Florida in May 2025
A classy, simple dining experience is coming to Chipley, Florida in May 2025, featuring some of the best fresh local beef and produce, fresh shrimp and Grouper, salad and rolls, classic desserts…
Howard Archie Harris, 82 of Washington County Passes on April 7, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab
Howard Archie Harris, youngest son of Elder Horace Edward Harris and Lela Wells Harris was born August 19, 1942, in Washington County in the Florida Panhandle. He passed away April 7, 2025,…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests James Patrick Boutwell, Jr. for Child Pornography, Animal Sex Tapes
On February 2, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a tip that 22-year-old Cottondale resident James Patrick Boutwell, Jr. had uploaded child pornography to a smartphone app. Investigators immediately began investigating…
City of Vernon, Florida Recreation Department Announces Opening Day for Baseball on April 12, 2025
The City of Vernon, Florida Recreation Department has announced the Opening Day for Baseball, Wee-Ball, T-Ball and Softball on April 12, 2025, as seen in the poster (below). Featuring a cake auction,…
Vernon, Florida City Council Meets in Workshop Session on Monday, April 7, 2025
The Vernon, Florida City Council held a Workshop Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).