Foster Folly News

Holmes County voters head into the 2026 local election cycle—Primary August 18, General November 3—grappling with a flashpoint issue dominating public hearings: large-scale AI data centers. The Board of County Commissioners recently…

The city of Destin, Florida City Council held a Budget Workshop on June 8, 2026 as seen in this video (below).

As of June 8, 2026, the fragile April ceasefire between Israel and Iran lies in tatters after both nations exchanged missile strikes in their most dangerous confrontation in months. Iranian forces launched…

Another hot one is in the forecast for Monday, June 8, 2026, according to the US weather Service. However, a few showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across parts of Georgia…

Chipley drivers are finding solid relief at the pump, with the lowest regular unleaded prices within 20 miles clocking in at $3.15 per gallon. This remains well below the Florida statewide average…

On June 6, 2026, the Washington County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Orange Hill Road in Chipley, Florida. The caller advised that Chris Gomelski had been shot…

Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is fighting for political survival after multiple ex-girlfriends accused him of “unsettling” and physically intimidating behavior. A New York Times investigation detailed claims of demeaning conduct,…

National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day is observed every year on June 8. In 2026, this date falls on a Monday.  This cheerful food holiday focuses on the round, filled doughnut that hides a pocket of fruit jelly, jam,…

Mary Gault Cairns, age 73, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away June 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1953, in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Archie Clyde Gault…

Copper’s Critical Role in High-Tech and Electrification- Copper is no longer just a plumbing or wiring staple—it is the backbone of the 21st-century economy. Electric vehicles require 2.9–4 times more copper than…

Marianna, Florida drivers and those within a 20-mile radius in Jackson County, Florida, can find competitive fuel deals this Sunday at local discount and membership-adjacent stations. While no major warehouse club fuel…

At Sea Divers Scuba, we are looking for someone motivated, career-driven, open-minded, and passionate about customer service and the underwater world. Experience in scuba diving or retail sales is NOT required —…

Story and Photos Courtesy Miss Chipley Pageant What a fantastic evening at the Miss & Little Miss Chipley Peanuts & Pearls Party! We were absolutely thrilled to host this special event and…

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 6:05 p.m. this evening regarding a shooting incident on Orange Hill Road. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to the…

National Cancer Survivors Day is observed on the first Sunday of June. In 2026, this date falls on June 7.  The day honors people living with a history of cancer, from the moment of diagnosis through the…

Precious and industrial metals markets experienced notable volatility this week, with spot prices for gold, silver, platinum, and copper all pulling back significantly on June 5-6, 2026. According to live data from…

On June 6, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., a deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on Interstate 10 near Caryville. When the deputy attempted…

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two men were traveling north on State Road 79 in a truck tractor when it veered off the roadway. After the vehicle left the roadway, it…

In the small-town Bonifay market and the full 20-mile radius (encompassing nearby Holmes and Washington Counties), regular unleaded prices are holding steady near Florida’s statewide average of $3.889 per gallon (AAA data…

The Red Heifer Steakhouse on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, opened on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4PM, and enjoyed an overflow crowd. Today (Saturday, June 6, 2026) Red Heifer celebrates…

Less than 50% of first-time college students finish their degree in six years. The top two leading reasons for dropout are financial difficulties and poor academic preparedness. Guiding future college students through…

John Michael Braxton, 69, of Cottondale, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2026, at Southeast Hospital in Dothan, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born…

Investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Bonifay Police Department have arrested and charged George Cadenhead with Sexual Battery on a Child Under the Age of 12. The investigation began after…

The Vernon, Florida City Council met on Monday, June 1, 2026 in a Monthly Workshop as seen in this video (below).

With millions of ballots still uncounted in California’s gubernatorial primary, the Justice Department dispatched a prosecutor to observe Los Angeles tallying after Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of “cheating.” Democrats call it politicized interference;…