The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, by and large, is expected to deliver just-about average activity, but June packed a heavier punch than usual as three named storms formed, including one that neared hurricane strength. Tropical Storm Arlene kicked off the month as it began to develop into a named system on June 1 before reaching… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council held a regular Monthly Workshop on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).
The Chipley, Florida Darlings Girls Dixie Softball team won the Florida State Championship in 2022, and subsequently competed in the World Series against Team Alabama. This year, the Chipley, Florida All Star Softball Teams will head to Odessa, Florida for Championship Playoff Games on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The Darlings, accompanied by family… Read More »
Please find attached the public meeting notice for the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida’s Board of Director’s Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2023, at 11AM CDT.
Following much public speculation, along with the usual rumors, innuendo, opinions and even ‘home movies’ on social media from self-professed ‘social media influencers’, the City of Vernon, Florida has issued a formal statement concerning the fireworks show at the Vernon SportsPlex on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The statement (below), issued by Jesse Salveson, Vice President… Read More »
Garbage Pickup will be ‘as usual’ on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, but will be picked up up a little earlier than usual, so please put your garbage out tonight (Monday, July 3, 2023).
Hannah Ruth Hinson White passed away peacefully June 27, 2023, in Woodstock Georgia. Born August 21, 1938, in Hinson’s Crossroads, Florida, she was the middle daughter of Virginia Wells and James Arthur Hinson. She attended Vernon High School, and after graduation started classes at Chipola Junior College before becoming a medical transcriptionist in Tallahassee.… Read More »
The Washington County, Florida School Board has scheduled a Regular Monthly Board Meeting for Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4PM, as seen in the agenda (below). If you are interested in attending, the meeting will be held at the new board room on Sinclair St. at old Kate Smith Elementary school. https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/wcsdschools/Board.nsf/Public
Shelton C. Carroll, 79, passed from this life on Thursday June 15, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born on January 30, 1944, in Southport, FL. to the late William H. and Lillie Mae Carroll.Shelton and his family made their home in Chipley, FL. where he retired from Bell South. He… Read More »
Those who are transgender will be required to use bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their biological gender under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, 2023. Specifically, HB 1521 requires that public restrooms and changing rooms, including locker rooms in schools, public shelters, healthcare facilities, and jails, be designated for… Read More »
First, you must meet the criteria to carry concealed. Meaning you must be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident, be 21 years old, not have a felony conviction and not have any disqualifying factors as outlined in Florida Statute 790.23. When asked you must provide proper identification. Second, firearms are still prohibited in… Read More »
Part 2- The City of Vernon, Florida celebrated Independence Day on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with a parade at 4PM in downtown Vernon and a festival with food and fireworks at 5PM at the Vernon SportsPlex, as seen in Part 2 of these images by Paul Goulding Photography.
What is the Television Production Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College? Video Technology, Audio Production and Artificial Intelligence meets Drone Technology, Broadcast Standards and Photography, combined with the basics of Lighting, Production and Marketing, Website Creation and Responsible Social Media, supported by Beginner and Advanced Editing using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom and… Read More »
he Washington County, Florida School District is now hiring for skilled and unskilled positions, including substitute bus drivers, substitute teachers, clerical and community jobs. ADVANCE DEGREE SUPPLEMENTS BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST When Filled ADVANCE DEGREE SUPPLEMENTS VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUB BUS DRIVER BUS DRIVERS SUBSTITUTES … Read More »
This controversial new law sparked debate earlier this year, leaving many worried about the bill worsening gun violence in their neighborhoods, but what is the concealed weapon law in Florida? Starting July 1, 2023, you can carry a concealed firearm without a Concealed Weapons License (CWL). Please review the information below: Although… Read More »