The City of Vernon, Florida City Council held a Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office K9 Deputy Timex Arrests Marvin Baker for Methamphetamine
On March 14, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on Tracy Street, identifying the driver as Marvin Baker from Chipley. K9 Timex was deployed to conduct a…
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jacobi Kareem Daniel for Felony Firearm, Marijuana, Etc.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a short-term rental on Walton Way at the request of the property manager to assist in an eviction Friday night. Once on scene, the manager…
March 16 is No Selfies Day
We celebrate No Selfies Day every year on March 16. While the act of taking a selfie may predate social media, smartphones, and the word itself, selfies have always been popular. Over…
Helen Mixon Gibson, 69 of Graceville, Florida Passes on March 11, 2020
Helen Mixon Gibson, age 69, of Graceville, Florida passed away March 11, 2020 at her home. She was born October 14, 1950 in Bonifay, Florida to the late William ‘Alex’ Alexander Mixon…
Today’s Featured Recipe- Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients: Bang Bang Sauce ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce Sriracha sauce , to taste Fried Shrimp ½ cup buttermilk ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼…
Blue Springs Homeschool Students Visit FPTC’s Studio B in Chipley, Florida for Senior Portraits on March 14, 2025
Senior students from the Blue Springs Homeschool Cooperative in Jackson County, Florida visited Studio B, the productions facility on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Friday, March…
Recovering From Total Hip Replacement- One of Most Common Elective Surgeries
Total joint replacement surgery, including hip replacement, is one of the most commonly performed elective surgeries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), more than 450,000 total hip replacement surgeries are done…
Blue Springs Homeschool Students Visit Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley for Senior Portraits on March 14, 2025
Senior students from the Blue Springs Homeschool Cooperative in Jackson County, Florida visited Studio B, the productions facility on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Friday, March…
Increasing Chances for Significant Severe Weather in Florida Panhandle on Saturday Night, March 15 into Sunday, March 16, 2025
Confidence is increasing for a potentially significant severe weather event Saturday night into Sunday morning. A Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) for severe weather is now in place across Southeast Alabama and portions…
Marianna Police Department Arrests Hernando City Man on Drug and Driving Suspension Charges
The Marianna Police Department has arrested a Hernando City man on a felony charge following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of illegal drugs and a suspended license. On Friday,…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Thurmond Rucker for Fleeing & Eluding, Marijuana and Reckless Driving
On March 14, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Thurmond Rucker on Highway 79. The deputy made contact with Rucker and explained…
Social Security Announces AI Enhancements for Hearings Recordings
he Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today they will finish the nationwide rollout of its Hearing Recording and Transcriptions (HeaRT) system this month. The HeaRT system replaces an antiquated and bulky hardware…
Chipley, Florida Police Department Seeks Public Help in Locating Shane Allen Love
During an undercover operation, investigators with the Chipley Police Department purchased methamphetamine from Love, leading to an active warrant for his arrest. Love is aware of the warrant and is currently in…
Today’s Featured Recipe- Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp 4 tbsp salted butter 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp…
James Earl Vinson, 74 of Sunny Hills, Florida Passes on March 6, 2025
James Earl Vinson, age 74, of Sunny Hills, Florida a devoted family man and hardworking soul, passed away March 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1950, in…
Severe Storms Possible Thursday, March 13; Severe Storms Likely Saturday Evening March 15 & Sunday, March 16, 2025
Two rounds of severe weather are possible. Today and again this upcoming weekend. The greatest of the severe threats is likely to be this weekend and it is also likely to be the…
Joey Carl Garner, 68 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 11, 2025, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida
Joey Carl Garner, age 68, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 11, 2025, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida. He was born September 25, 1956, in Bonifay, Florida. Joey…
Correcting the Record about Social Security Direct Deposit and Telephone Services
Recent reports in the media that Social Security plans to eliminate telephone services are inaccurate. SSA is increasing its protection for America’s seniors and other beneficiaries by eliminating the risk of fraud…
Austin Frederick Walter Lubbe, 58 of Westville, Florida Passes on March 11, 2025 at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Austin Frederick Walter ‘Butch’ Lubbe, age 58, of Westville, Florida passed away March 11, 2025, at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born on August 7,…