A Chipley man was arrested on felony charges after deputies execute a search warrant at a 1st Avenue residence. The Washington County Drug Task Force executed the warrant at a home located…
Jackson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Holds Regular Monthly Meeting on June 10, 2025
The Jackson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners held a regular Monthly Meeting on June 10, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Washington County, Florida School District Meets on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Washington County, Florida School District Board members met on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with the following results. 1. Chipley High School senior—and now graduate—Gavin Creel has been awarded the Florida Prepaid…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Randall Brett Morris for Felony Warrant Sex Offender
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, around 11:30 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies were attempting to locate Randall Brett Morris, an absconded sex offender with a felony warrant out of Holmes…
Patrick E. Gibson, 62 of Ebro, Florida Passes on June 4, 2025
Pat was born October 29, 1962, in Bradenton, Florida to Ronald and Martha Gibson. Pat was a lifelong resident of Washington County graduating from Vernon high School in 1981. Pat loved spending…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Stephen James Crigger for Felony Battery
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Amethyst Ln., yesterday afternoon, after a woman reported her boyfriend 34-year-old, Stephen James Crigger had beaten her during what started as a…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Joseph Matthew Crowder for Methamphetamine, Etc.
A Bonifay, FL man is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop near the Washington/Holmes County line. At approximately 4:30 a.m., this morning, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a…
Port St. Joe, Florida Police Department Advises of Peaceful Protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Be aware that the craziness is closer than you think. Here, the Port St. Joe, Florida Police Department advises of a peaceful protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025. ‘We are aware that…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Fugitive Melvin Sutton
Yesterday, at approximately 6:15 p.m. Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a BOLO for a white 2000 Buick Sedan being driven by 62-year-old, Melvin Sutton from East Point, GA. Sutton was being sought…
Capital City Bank Group Announces Bethany Corum as President of Capital City Bank
The board of directors of Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ: CCBG) announced today that Bethany Corum has been named president of Capital City Bank, effective as of July 1, 2025. This historic…
National Weather Service Advises Storms to Continue on Tuesday Morning, June 10, 2025
Storms continue east this morning. A few have brought 40 to 50 mph wind gusts in addition to very heavy rain. These storms continue to hug the coast and nearby inland counties…
Chipley, Florida Garden Club Celebrates National Garden Week
In recognition of National Garden Week, Chipley Garden Club provided multiple opportunities for the citizens of Chipley to participate in the celebration the week of June 1 and June 7. Following the…
Red Heifer Steakhouse Enjoys Huge Opening Week in Downtown Chipley, Florida in June 2025
The Red Heifer Steakhouse on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed a ‘soft opening’ on Wednesday and Thursday, June 4 and 5, 2025, enjoying an overflow crowd. The Red Heifer admonished…
Lynn Haven, Florida City Commission Schedules Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The City of Lynn Haven, Florida has scheduled a regular monthly Commission Meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9AM, as seen (below) in the agenda.
Mexico Beach, Florida City Council Schedules Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The City Council of Mexico Beach, Florida has scheduled a regular monthly City Council Meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9AM, as seen (below) in the agenda.
Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling Sets Back the White-Collar Rainbow Revolution
In a 9-0 decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, justices ruled that employers cannot discriminate against a heterosexual woman and unelected judges cannot insert intersectionality…
June 9 is National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is on June 9 and we’re all prepped to satiate our sweet cravings! Did you know that rhubarb is a vegetable? This means the delicious strawberry rhubarb…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Tiffany Walker Skillingstad for Methamphetamine
Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrests a woman on felony drug charges. Around 3:30 a.m., this morning, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies observed a vehicle stop in the roadway on St. Mary’s Rd. due…
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 4, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025 at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bonifay, Florida. Catherine was born on September…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Devon Ellis for Animal Cruelty
On June 5, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on Carmichael Road. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant, who reported that she and her boyfriend, Devon…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests David Goddin for Methamphetamine
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators made contact with David Goddin in reference to an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Goddin was taken into custody without incident. A…
National Weather Service Forecasts Slight Risk of Severe Storms for Sunday, June 8, 2025
We wanted to give a heads up going into the weekend that the SPC is forecasting a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe storms for Sunday across portions of southeast Alabama and…
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 3, 2025
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida, with loving family by her side, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2025. Ruby was born on February 7, 1936…
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast Introduces 3 Bills Fighting Toxins in Florida Waterway
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced three bills today to fight back against toxins polluting Florida waterways. Each bill, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, the Toxic Health Threat Warning Act, and the Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises of Road Closures
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Florida Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All…