Taj Tariq Tamboura Robinson, 35, of Fort Walton Beach, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, two counts of distribution and…
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Jerry Ray Brookshire, 83 of Fountain, Florida Passes on August 22, 2025
He was born on January 14, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, and from the start, he was the kind of man who preferred the outdoors to just about anything else. Whether it was…
Olga Marie Greene, 84 of Sunny Hills, Florida Passes on August 25, 2025, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley
Marie was born on June 6, 1941 in Panama City, Florida to Crawford B. Nelson and Vera Davis Nelson. She spent most of her life in Washington County and was a member…
Donald Alvin Mabry, 63 of Cottondale, Florida Passes on August 24, 2025 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna
Donald was born on January 14, 1962 in Tampa, Florida to Ronald Mabry Sr. and Shirley Ann Riley Mabry. He was preceded in death by his father: Ronald Mabry Sr; great grandparents:…
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day
Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated annually on August 26. The celebration falls on the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. The…
Linda Kay Hewett, 79 of Bascom, Florida Passes on August 25, 2025
Linda Kay Hewett, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at her residence in Bascom, FL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 29, 2025 at Circle Hill Baptist…
Wausau, Florida Town Council Holds Budget Hearing on August 21, 2025 (Video)
The Town of Wausau, Florida Town Council held a Budget Hearing on August 21, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Barbara P. James, 91 of Chipley, Florida Passes on August 23, 2025
Barbara P. James, 91 of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on August 23, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on May 3, 1934, in Corning,…
Washington County, Florida Emergency Management Unveils New Logo
Washington County Emergency Management is proud to announce our new logo! As we continue our strong partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, we are now operating under its management. This change allows us…
Lynn Haven, Florida City Council to Meet on Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The City Council of Lynn Haven, Florida will meet in a regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30PM, as seen in the agenda (below).
Donald Henry Shafer, 90 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on August 23, 2025
Doanld ‘Don’ Henry Shafer, age 90, of Bonifay, Florida passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born February 4, 1935, in Princeton, Indiana. Don was an Air Force Veteran and Purple…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrest Illegal Immigrants, Including One with Violent Criminal History
On August 25, 2025 around 7:30 am Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from the Florida Highway Patrol, requesting agency assistance on Interstate 10 near the 126 mile marker. FHP…
Washington County, Florida Fire Games Announced for September 6, 2025
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…