On May 31, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 90 on a vehicle driven by Amanda White. A computer…
Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts on June 1
In the Atlantic Basin, hurricane season lasts from June 1 until Nov. 30. Historically, 97% of all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic will form between those two dates. It’s here… The 2025 Atlantic…
Social Security Continues to Provide Options for Public Request for Accommodations and File Civil Rights Complaints
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities, regardless of disability, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation…
Trump Media Closes Bitcoin Treasury Deal
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) (“Trump Media” or the “Company”), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi,…
Florida Department of Transportation Issues Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All planned…
May 30 is National Creativity Day
Unleash your imagination for National Creativity Day on May 30! Many things in our lives (except nature, of course) was spawned out of someone’s imagination. Artists, writers, sculptors, filmmakers, chefs, landscapers, architects,…
Johnnie René Sharp (Hancock) Passes on May 22, 2025 in Panama City
On May 22, 2025, at 2:20 in the afternoon, Johnnie René Sharp (Hancock) passed away at a Panama City hospital after complications arose from a surgical procedure that was performed three days…
Linda G. Ford, 73 of Graceville, Florida Passes on May 26, 2025 at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida
Linda G. Ford, age 73 of Graceville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025 at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Linda was born…
Carmen J. Adams, 81 of Chipley, Florida Passes on May 27, 2025
Carmen J. Adams, age 81 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 25th, 1943…
Deloris Ann Collins (Cowgill), 80 of Chipley, Florida Passes on May 26, 2025
Deloris Ann Collins (Cowgill), 80, of Chipley, FL, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Stacy Janelle Pettis for Sexual Misconduct with Child Under 16
A 54-year-old Chipley woman has been arrested after reports of sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 16. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation once a report was…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Vernis Newton, Jr. for Theft, Resisting, Neglect
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Walmart in refence to a retail theft. When deputies arrived, the complainant said that the suspect, later…
Allen Eugene Byrd, 83 of Fountain, Florida Passes on May 24, 2025
Allen Eugene Byrd, 83 of Fountain, Florida went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on November 18,…
National Weather Service Advises of Possible Extreme Thunderstorms Over Next Days
A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of Severe Thunderstorms is in place today for the I-75 corridor of Southwest GA and Friday for much of Southeast AL, Southwest GA, and portions of the…
May 29 is World Digestive Health Day
World Digestive Health Day is celebrated every year on May 29 around the world. The holiday provides resources and tools for gastrointestinal (G.I.) diseases to help more people in the general public…
Vernon, Florida City Council to Meet in Special Meeting, Workshop on Monday, June 2, 2025
The City Council of Vernon, Florida will meet in a Special Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30PM, and meet in a Workshop session immediately following, as seen in the agenda…
Mary Elizabeth Duty, 69 of Vernon, Florida Passes on May 27, 2025
Mary was born on October 11, 1955, in Bay County to Wesley and Edna Kelly. She loved spending time on her computer, especially playing Farmville, and enjoyed watching cooking shows. Mary also…
Video Footage of Vernon, Florida High School 2025 Graduation Ceremonies on Thursday, May 22, 2025
Here’s a video clip of Vernon, Florida High School graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 with family, friends and staff at Memorial Field on Thursday, May 22, 2025, as seen in…
Emergency Operations Center Advises Severe Weather for Balance of Week May 28-May 30, 2025
Below is National Weather Service Briefing for today (Wednesday, May 28, 2025) through Friday, May 30, 2025. The main takeaway is the potential for over 3 inches of rainfall, which could lead…
Estate Sale Scheduled for May 30&31, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators
Check out this large Estate Sale on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators, as seen in these images (below). The sale is located at 315 Hiland…