After Amazon announced to customers in September that advertisements will become a part of the Amazon Prime Video experience in 2024, the online retail giant finally put a date on that promise in a new email sent to customers, causing a spark of outrage. “Starting January 29, Prime Video movies and TV shows will include limited advertisements.… Read More »

Weight-loss drugs have skyrocketed in popularity this year, causing shortages of popular treatments like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic (the latter of which is indicated for type 2 diabetes, but often prescribed off-label for weight loss). In the coming years, analysts say that demand will only grow, with more and more patients seeking options to help… Read More »

Thomas Henry Hedges was born on July 21, 1962, to Eugene “Gene” and Lola Hedges at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tom joined the United States Army upon graduation from high school in 1981. He met and married the love of his life, Lori Hedges, in October of 1987. In 2005, Lori and… Read More »

On Tuesday, Dec. 26, around 6:15 p.m., deputies received a call about a reckless driver near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 71. The caller reported that a vehicle had been swerving in and out of traffic and had struck a light pole. When deputies arrived, the driver, Daniel Scott Yant, was asleep at… Read More »

Visit the Zoo Day is celebrated on December 27 each year. Although the origins of the day are unclear, we do know that the idea of the zoo stretches as far back as a couple of millennia. The word ‘zoo’ is, in fact, the shortest way to refer to a zoological park or garden. Zoos… Read More »

Ruby “Joyce” Hodges died on December 25,2023 at home. She was surrounded by her family and Goldie, the ever-faithful dog. She was active in the community. Joyce was a small business owner, running Joyce Hodges Roofing for over 25 years. She served as Vice Chairman for the Contractors Disciplinary Board in Washington County. After Hurricane… Read More »

On behalf of the City of Chipley, Chipley Garden Club has awarded the December Yard of the Month to Tamara DonJuan at 739 Third Street. The lighted display was quite impressive. This will be the last Yard of the Month for 2023. Chipley Garden Club’s next meeting will be Wednesday, January 3 at 10AM at… Read More »

If there’s one personal development concept that sounds simple but is difficult in practice, it’s self-love. In recent years, a self-love revolution has taken over social media feeds, self-help sections in bookstores, and even T-shirts. But despite the message of loving yourself being ubiquitous, it’s not always so easy to adopt. In a Psychology Today article, Dr.… Read More »

More than 9 million people are taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or a similar drug prescribed to help with type 2 diabetes and weight loss. For people who need them, these drugs can be life-changing, helping lower the risk for life-threatening health conditions, such as heart problems. While drugs like these are beneficial, it would be a mistake to… Read More »

It may be the start of winter, but weather outlooks released by national forecasters on Thursday, December 24, 2023 look far from wintry. The Climate Prediction Center’s updated outlook shows about half of states expecting hotter-than-average weather between January and March. It’s a continuation of what we’ve been seeing the past couple months as El Niño has grown… Read More »

Roy Alphonso Mott III “Buddie” 76 of Fountain, Florida went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023, at his residence. Buddie was born on November 4, 1947, in Selma, Alabama to Roy Alphonso Mott Jr. and Katie Louise Mott (Ennis). Buddie served in the United States Navy for five years and was… Read More »

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a four-year-old child was seriously injured in an ATV accident on Friday, December 23, 2023 in Jackson County, Florida. The accident reportedly occurred on County Road 275 (Church Street) around 4:20PM as a 42-year-old Tallahassee man accompanied by a 4-year-old child were on the ATV. According to the Florida… Read More »

The staff and management of Foster Folly News want to express gratitude for the many blessings of 2023, and we especially want to thank all our friends, clients and associates, all of whom have helped to make 2023 a huge success. As we look toward 2024, we are optimistic, thankful and prepared, and we intend… Read More »

As holiday travel peaks in the United States, a heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant called JN.1 is spreading rapidly and fueling an increasing number of infections. The highly contagious omicron subvariant is now the dominant strain nationwide and accounts for nearly half of all cases. JN.1 is currently the fastest-growing variant in the country, according… Read More »