November 23 is Fibonacci Day, an annual holiday that honors one of the most influential mathematicians of the Middle Ages – Leonardo Bonacci. Also known as Leonardo of Pisa, he is popularly known as Leonardo Fibonacci. Fibonacci is a contraction of filo Bonacci, meaning the son of Bonaccio. November 23 is celebrated as Fibonacci day… Read More »
DRMP, Inc. is looking for entry-level survey crew members to join our team in our Chipley, Florida office. No previous survey experience is required to apply and the ideal candidate will have a strong interest in surveying and a desire to learn the profession. Duties will include collecting and recording survey data, setting up and… Read More »
Republican Representative Matt Gaetz has become a national face of the GOP, and recently denied an NBC News report that said he will ditch his congressional seat to run for governor of Florida in 2026 due to incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis- who is vying for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024- being term-limited. Gaetz said he supported DeSantis as governor… Read More »
With Thanksgiving underway and Black Friday sales about to arrive, the FBI has warned consumers to be wary of online-shopping scams and phishing attackers using big brands to steal online credentials. The FBI is expecting a rise in complaints and losses during the 2023 holiday season “due to rumors of merchandise shortages and the ongoing… Read More »
Anew COVID-19 variant called HV.1 has become the dominant strain in the United States and now accounts for nearly one-third of cases nationwide. The highly infectious omicron subvariant has been circulating in the U.S. since the summer. In October, HV.1 rapidly gained speed and overtook other variants, including EG.5, aka Eris, to become the most prevalent… Read More »
A town in Michigan has dubbed itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary” and founded a militia over gun control laws being passed in the state. Holton Township passed the resolution in response to a Michigan red flag law that would allow courts to remove weapons from those considered to be an extreme risk. According to town leaders, the move is… Read More »
Demand for Ozempic , Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro has skyrocketed this year as news gets out about the drugs’ dramatic weight loss results. But many people eager to get their hands on one of these once-a-week injectable medications find themselves struggling for access. Patients face roadblocks in getting prescriptions and insurance coverage. Price is a… Read More »
Today is the day those fortunate enough to have freckles happily look forward to. It’s Love Your Freckles Day. On this November 22 holiday, some of us get to show off those cute little spots. The rest of us with clear skin can only look at freckled folk with envy. Oddly, this holiday is in colder… Read More »
On Monday, Nov. 20, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office that William Foxworth, who had several active warrants in Washington County, was at an address on Sapp Road in Cottondale. When deputies arrived, Foxworth immediately fled. Deputies established a perimeter, and the K-9 Tracking Unit and… Read More »
The City of Chipley, Florida is again looking to put to rest the hazardous situation presented by the old Mongoven Building on Railroad Avenue in the downtown area. Interested parties should contact the City of Chipley for more information, and use this link to gain details: https://www.cityofchipley.com/Bids.aspx?BidID=79 Small business and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises,… Read More »
A Bonifay woman was arrested on felony charges after deputies execute a search warrant at a Greenwood Drive residence. Just before 2p.m. November 20th, the Washington County Drug Task Force executed the warrant at a home located on Greenwood Drive in Washington County. Task Force members from WCSO led the search, which resulted in methamphetamine… Read More »
The Washington County Drug Task Force made two arrests after executing a search warrant at a residence on McFatter Avenue in Vernon yesterday. Just after 3 p.m. November 20th, Task Force Investigators from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Chipley Police Department executed a warrant in connection to a narcotics investigation. Upon securing the residence,… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council has scheduled a Monthly Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).
Isolated severe thunderstorms are still expected today and this evening for much of the Florida Panhandle region. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms for the Florida Panhandle and the SE Alabama Wiregrass, and a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for areas east to include SW Georgia and the Florida Big Bend. Overview: A… Read More »
Even as children we knew there was great power in being a teacher. Remember playing school and fighting over who was going to lead the group? Future Teachers of America Day, celebrated annually on November 20, was made to celebrate just how great teachers are. It’s sponsored by The Future Teachers of America, an organization… Read More »