Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: • U.S. 98 Construction from west of Tyndall…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Deportation Flights Directly From ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
We stood up Alligator Alcatraz in just eight days as a centralized facility for deportation staging. The facility has a two-mile runway that allows federal military aircraft to transport illegal aliens out…
David Earl Gipson Sentenced by Judge Tim Register at the Washington County Courthouse on July 25, 2025
David Earl Gipson stood before Judge Tim Register at the Washington County Courthouse, who handed down the sentence after hearing the facts of the case, as presented by prosecuting attorney Megan Ford….
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Christopher William Knight for Grand Theft Auto, Battery on Law Enforcement
Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, including deputies from Walton County Sheriff’s Office, located a stolen car in the parking lot of Walmart. When deputies attempted to take the driver, Christopher…
City of Graceville, Florida Schedules Special City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to Address Police Department Salary
The City of Graceville has announced a special commission meeting for this upcoming Tuesday, July 29 to address Graceville Police Department proposed salary for the 2026 Fiscal Year and Level of Service….
Main Street Marianna Announces ‘Christmas in July’ on Friday, July 25, 2025
Main Street Marianna in Marianna, Florida has announced ‘Christmas in July’ at Madison Street Park on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:30PM–9 PM, as seen below.
National Hurricane Center Advises 10% Chance of Development of Low in Gulf of America
NHC is giving the low in the gulf a 10% chance of development. Looking at the 925mb vorticity map. The low appears to be elongated but has increased significantly. Tropical Atlantic There…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Michelle Long Dickerson and Matthew Paul Stafford
Around 10:30 am, yesterday, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies observed a vehicle in the Buckhorn Blvd. area being driven by a repeat DWLSR offender. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle….
Rev. Robbins Lee Wood, 90 of Wausau, Florida Passes on July 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rev. Robbins (Bobby)Lee Wood, a beloved retired minister who dedicated 67 years of his life to serving others. His profound impact…
Chipley, Florida High School Announces Orientation for Students on August 7, 2025
Chipley, Florida High School has announced Orientation for incoming 2025-2026 students, as seen below.
Jackson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Holds Budget Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Jackson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners held a Budget Hearing for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as seen in the video (below). See Jackson County Board…
Esto, Florida Town Council Schedules Emergency Meeting on Friday, July 26, 2025 at 5PM
The Esto Town Council will hold an emergency meeting Friday, July 26 at 5:00 PM at Esto Town Hall (3312 2nd Ave). The Council will address a notice from the Florida Municipal…
Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Sterling Johnson for Manslaughter
On February 28, 2025, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Jammie Road in reference to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive female. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jayden Reid Haines for Aggravated Battery
On July 23rd, WCSO deputies were contacted by Panama City Beach Police to respond to the Sacred Heart ER in reference to a physical altercation that had occurred at a Crews Lake…
Truth Church Sponsors Back to School Clothes Drive in Chipley, Florida on Sunday, July 27, 2025
Truth Church on Brickyard Road in Chipley, Florida is sponsoring a Back To School Clothes Drive on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11AM, as seen below.
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Murder Suspect Blake Elliot Hornsby
On July 23, at approximately 12:30 pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications Center received a 911 call stating residents needed assistance. WCSO Deputies and EMS were dispatched to a Still Pond Rd….
Paul Adrian Quattlebaum, 51 of Slocomb, Alabama Passes on July 23, 2025
Paul Adrian Quattlebaum, 51 of Slocomb, Alabama, passed away July 23, 2025, at his residence following a sudden illness. Paul was born in Panama City, Florida, November 26, 1973, to Marty and…
City of Panama City Beach, Florida City Council Meeting on July 24, 2025 (Video)
The City of Panama City Beach, Florida City Council held a Council Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025 as seen in the video (below).
Walton County, Florida Board of Commissioners Meets in Land Use Hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Walton County, Florida Board of Commissioners met in a Land Use Hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Brandon Taylor Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison, Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
A federal judge sentenced Brandon Taylor, 42, to 180-months in federal prison after having previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by John…
United States Weather Service Advises Afternoon Scattered/Widespread Showers and Storms, High Heat Indices
A few more afternoons of scattered/widespread showers and storms before conditions begin to dry out this weekend. This will allow temperatures to warm over the weekend and into next week. As the…
Mathyis L. Kelly, 16 of Chipley, Florida Passes on July 21, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Mathyis L. Kelly, 16 of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on July 21, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Mathyis was born on September 16, 2008 in Fort…
National Hurricane Center Advises Low Chance of Slow Tropical Development in Gulf of America
NHC has outlooked a low chance (10%) of slow tropical development in the north-central Gulf over the next couple of days. Impacts around the Northeast Gulf Coast will be limited to: Locally…
What Is Television Production Technology? Florida Panhandle Technical College Graduate Student Taylor Cameron
The Television Production Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College prepares students for a career in Cinematography, Filmmaking, Television or Video Production. Television Production Technology students were challenged by Instructor Paul Goulding…
City of Panama City, Florida City Commission Virtual Workshop on July 21, 2025
The City of Panama City, Florida held a virtual City Commission Workshop on July 21, 2025, as seen in the video (below).