Florida Trend has named Capital City Bank – a longstanding financial institution with over 125 years of community banking experience in Florida, Georgia and Alabama – one of its 2022 “Best Companies to Work For in Florida.” Out of the 100 small, medium and large companies recognized, Capital City ranked #24 in the “Large Companies”… Read More »
Longtime Chipley, Florida City Councilperson Tommy Sasser has his sights set on finishing many of the projects currently underway by the City. The slow-moving train of economic development is making headway, with growth southward, and sights set on the area south of I-10. New restaurants and businesses are springing up in downtown Chipley, achieving a… Read More »
Ozempic is one of three injectable semaglutide products approved by the FDA to treat type 2 diabetes, along with Wegovy, authorized to treat obesity. The GLP-1 drugs were created for those with diabetes, have a BMI over 30 and/or those with/at risk of cardiovascular disease with a BMI over 27. While many have turned to Ozempic for cosmetic… Read More »
Reports show that there were 5,294 teacher vacancies in January 2023, which was an increase from 2,219 just four years ago, in 2019. Florida Panhandle Escambia County Public Schools say that on August 1, 2023, there are 47 job openings in that County, with classes set to start in 10 days. The Director of Transportation… Read More »
The 2023-2024 Roulhac Middle School cheerleaders visited Studio B on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, along with several Chipley High School cheerleaders, for individual and team photos, as seen in Part 2 of these images by returning FPTC Photography students Cameron Taylor and Madison Ross.… Read More »
Daphin Urquhart Brown Holsombach, age 91, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 24, 2023, at her home. She was born November 10, 1931, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Albert Urquhart and Linnie Elizabeth Messer Urquhart. In addition to her parents, Daphin was preceded in death by her former husband, George W. Brown,… Read More »
Redheads, also known as ‘ginger’s, after the character on Gilligan’s Island, first appeared as the result of a genetic mutation with the first documented case of natural-born redhead occurring in Scotland, and here are a few images of redheads as seen by Paul Goulding Photography. Less than 2% of the world’s population have red hair,… Read More »
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, July 27, 2023, the arrest of two adult females, 18 and 23, for battery and felony battery causing bodily harm. On July 4, 2023, BCSO responded to an assault and battery call at 6530 Olokee Street in Callaway. The investigation revealed the incident occurred at… Read More »
The Dance Center of Bonifay, Florida has announced the acquisition of Shelly Barbour-Wagoner as Acrobatic Arts Instructor. Taking her first dance class at three, Shelly began studying many styles of dance. Born and raised in Sanford, Florida Shelly was a member of a local dance company that was very devoted to their community. As a… Read More »
It’s almost time for school to start back, but we still have one Friday left – August 4th! In celebration of the last Friday of “the Summer”, Washington County Historical Society invites young and old to a free event – chalking the sidewalks under the pavilion! The event will run from 9AM until 1PM. We… Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have announced that healthcare facilities in 29 states, including Florida, have reported that a type of yeast called Candida auris (C. auris) which has been causing severe illness or death in hospitalized patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently tracking the emerging fungus that presents a… Read More »
The Vernon, Florida Food Pantry is now open on Mondays, from 8:30AM until Noon in Vernon City Hall.
Billy Edwin Clark, 75, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on July 27, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Billy was a lifelong resident of Chipley for over 40 years. He retired from Washington County Road Department in Wausau, Florida. Billy (Dad) never met a stranger and always had something nice to… Read More »
John Franklin Fletcher, 83 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on August 15, 1939, in Cedar Key, Florida to Ellie D. and Mary Magdalene Fletcher. As a young man, Frank grew up in Port St. Joe, Florida… Read More »
The City of Vernon held a Special Meeting to discuss Millage and Budget Workshop dates on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).