Part 1- Santa visited Vernon, Florida on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following his arrival at the annual Vernon Christmas Parade, as seen by Goulding. See entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida…
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Old Farmer’s Advice for the New Year
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Kyle Head of Bonifay, Florida Felony Fleeing, Resisting, Etc.
On December 21, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on Pipkin Road. The deputy pulled behind the vehicle and activated emergency lights…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Colten Gowins for Felony Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting Arrest, Etc.
On December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at the intersection of Quail Hollow Boulevard and County Line Road. The vehicle…
Martin Family in Chipley, Florida Lose Home to Housefire on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025
The Martin Family in Chipley, Flroida (Jason, Melissa, Gia, & Jesse) lost their home to a housefire on Christmas Day. Jason grew up in the area & currently owns Wise Fly Auto…
Wendall Steven Kirch, 96 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on December 20, 2025
Wendall Steven Kirch, age 96 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home in Bonifay, Florida. Born Monday, May 27, 1929 in Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, he was…
Panama City, Florida Celebrates Opening of MLK Jr. Recreation Center
The MLK Jr. Recreation Center had its soft opening on December 15th, and what a special day it was! A huge thank you to Tammy Anderson, Pastor of House of Hope, for…
Walton County, Florida Fire Rescue on Scene of Brush Fire Just North of DeFuniak Springs
Walton County Fire Rescue, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Florida, and volunteers from Liberty are on scene of a brush fire along Williams Road just north of DeFuniak Springs. The fire is spreading…
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Timothy Galvin for DUI, Reckless Driving, Etc.
Just before 1:30 am, Walton County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call about a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on Highway 98. A deputy located the vehicle approaching…
Jerry Gilley, 80 Passes on December 25, 2025
We lovingly remember, Jerry Gilley, age 80, a devoted family man, trusted friend, and a man of faith, who passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family. Jerry passed on December 25,…
The First Day of Winter: Winter Solstice 2025
When is the first day of winter? In 2025, the winter solstice date is Sunday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice, and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of the…
Walton County, Florida Now Accepting Applications for Volunteer Boards and Committees
Walton County is now accepting applications for Volunteer Boards and Committee Members! This is a great opportunity to share your skills, represent your community, and help shape local decision-making. Application Deadline: January…
Part 1- A Look Back 11 Years to a Real Florida Magazine Conversation With ‘The Jolly One’
A ‘look back’ 11 years to Part 1 of a Real Florida Magazine interview with Santa Claus in downtown Chipley, Florida on November 11, 2014.
Temperatures to Drop Along Cold Front Through Northwest Florida on Monday, December 29, 2025
A few showers swing through the region Monday; they won’t be drought busters, but will provide a few rain drops at least. Much colder temperatures follow the front Monday night through Wednesday…
Bonita Rose (Bell) Stanaland, 94 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on December 20, 2025
The Lord, our kind and merciful God, very gently took Bonita Rose (Bell) Stanaland, of Bonifay, Florida to her heavenly home on December 20, 2025. She was ninety-four years old, born May…
Carlton G. Padgett, 79 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 25, 2025
Carlton G. Padgett, 79 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Carlton was born on July 15,…
Evelyn C. McFarland, 87 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 26, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Evelyn C. McFarland, 87 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Evelyn was born on August 12,1938…
Don McCree Wamble, 82 of Cypress, Florida Passes on December 26, 2025 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida
Don McCree Wamble, 82, of Cypress, FL died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Jackson Hospital. He was born January 11, 1943 in Leesville, LA to Clyde and Geneva Wamble. In 1961, he…
Thora Hicks, 90 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 24, 2025
Thora Hicks, 90 of Chipley, passed from this life on December 24, 2025 at her home. Thora was born in Okeechobee, Florida on January 26, 1935 to Archie and Annabelle (English) Whidden….
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s office Arrests Tony Thacker For Methamphetamine, Etc.
On December 22, 2025, at approximately 11:24 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 231 after noticing the trailer’s lights were not functioning. The driver, Tony…