The Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office narcotics division arrest two individuals in an ongoing investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in Holmes County. Candi Winschel and Chris Mayberry, both from Defuniak Springs, traveled to a location in Ponce de Leon where Winschel sold methamphetamine in an undercover operation. Once the transaction was concluded deputies… Read More »

What’s your superpower? If you take a moment to seriously consider this question, you’ll find that those physical, mental or social ‘disabilities’ you use as excuses to get through the day are actually the elements which give you your superpowers. They say that when a person loses his sight, his hearing gets hyper-sensitive, and this… Read More »

Linda Marie Hott, age 61, of Bonifay, Florida passed away on November 30, 2023, at her home.   She was born November 1, 1962, in Roxboro, North Carolina.   Linda was preceded in death by her father, Swanson Andrew Walker, her mother, Lillian Mae Muir Watts, one daughter, Samantha Dee, and one brother, Jay Walker.… Read More »

Washington County, Florida is currently accepting applications for dispatchers. This vital role requires multitasking and teamwork- a 911 dispatcher is the FIRST voice many people will hear during the most critical or tragic times of their lives.   Join OUR team and be THEIR voice- make a DIFFERENCE.   Contact Communications Supervisor Brenda Rhodes for… Read More »

Kate Smith Elementary School in Chipley, Florida will hold their annual Christmas Carnival on Thursday, December 7, 2023, as seen in these photos by students in the Digital Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College, Hunter Kirkland and Madison Ross.   Florida Panhandle Technical College Photo, Video and Television Production Instructor Paul Goulding recently announced… Read More »

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Panama City Christmas Parade in Historic Downtown Panama City scheduled for December 2 is RESCHEDULED to Saturday, December 16 at 6PM.   The Parade Coordinator will be reaching out directly to those who have signed up to participate in the parade. If you have any questions, please email abates@panamacity.gov.… Read More »

The Chipley, Florida High School Lady Tigers Basketball team, along with Coach Justin Miles made their annual visit to ‘Studio B’, the production facility on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, to shoot formal portraits and action images for promotional products, along with video segments for use at home… Read More »

Christmas trees are a strange tradition if you think about it. Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their homes, adorn it with lights, baubles, and tinsel—then unceremoniously drag it to the curb in January. But evergreen boughs have been essential seasonal… Read More »

Coats and Toys for Kids Day (C.T.K.D.) is celebrated on the first Saturday in December every year. This day is about people coming together and creating a positive change in – what can sometimes seem – an indifferent world. On C.T.K.D., people donate cold-weather gear like coats, boots, gloves, as well as toys to eligible… Read More »

Xtreme Impact Wrestling in Panama City Beach, Florida is offering live professional wrestling action on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This ‘I Quit’ match inside a Steel Cage will be personal and the fans are in for a treat. This isn’t just a wrestling match- this will be a fight. It all takes place this Saturday, December… Read More »

In a significant move to garner votes in the upcoming election, President Joe Biden has announced the forgiveness of student loan debt for an additional 813,000 Americans. This decision has brought the total debt forgiven under his administration to a staggering $127 billion, affecting 3.5 million borrowers, and putting a burden on taxpayers seldom exceeded… Read More »

Omicron variant BA.2.86 is now making up a larger proportion of COVID cases, according to the CDC. Though BA.2.86 is growing, it seems to be about as transmissible and as severe as most other Omicron variants. With holiday gatherings approaching, people should get vaccinated and take precautions to avoid BA.2.86 infections. Omicron variant BA.2.86—first detected… Read More »

The Washington County Tourist Development Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will begin at 8am. All meetings are open to the public.   If you need to join virtually, please contact the TDC office at (850) 638-6013 for instructions. Workshop agenda 12052023

When one thinks of an apple it isn’t the vibrant green color of the Granny Smith apple that jumps to mind, nor is it the mottled red and yellow stripes of the Fuji Apple. No, indeed. The apple that comes to mind is the Red Delicious apple. The Red Delicious is so ingrained in our… Read More »

Amanda Collins, age 51, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away November 24, 2023, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, Florida.   She was born September 8, 1972, in Bonifay, Florida. Amanda was preceded in death by her father Warren Stone, her mother and step-father, Shirley Ann Powell Leavins and Lamar Leavins, and one… Read More »