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…
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,…
Sara Louise Taylor, 62 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 11, 2025
Sara Louise Taylor, age 62, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 11, 2025, at her home. She was born June 27, 1962, in Graceville, Florida. Sara was preceded in death by one…
Wausau, Florida Town Council Schedules Special Meeting on March 24, 2025
The Town of Wausau, Florida will hold a Special Town Council Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, as seen in the agenda (below).
Wausau, Florida Town Council Schedules Regular Monthly Meeting on March 20, 2025
The Town of Wausau, Florida will hold a monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as seen in the agenda (below).
Washington County, Florida School Board Recognizes Vernon High and Chipley High Weightlifting Champs
Recognition of CHS and VHS Girls Weightlifting State Champions Chipley High School – Recognition of Jaci Renfro, Mia Dieppa-Corbin, and Allison Adams Jaci Renfro, Mia Dieppa-Corbin, and Allison Adams qualified and competed…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Kelly Deas on Drug Charges
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest in Holmes County On March 11, 2025, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at 111 Raley Drive after receiving information regarding…
John Cullen Herring, 74 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on March 11, 2025
John Cullen Herring, age 74, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 11, 2025, at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born April 11, 1950, in Marianna,…
Troy Johns, 61 Passes on March 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Johns, a beloved husband, brother, father and friend, who left us on March 11, 2025 at the age of 61. …
We Have Had LOT of Rain- But How Much?
Courtesy Suwannee River Water Management District The District saw significant rainfall over the weekend, but how much rain did we actually receive? The Districtwide average was 3.42 inches of rain from Saturday…
March 14, 2025 Will See a Full Moon- In Fact, it Will be a Blood Moon
The March 2025 full moon, also known as the worm moon and the blood moon, will bring a total lunar eclipse. Early birds, you might have a chance to catch the worm (moon) because the…
National Weather Service Advises of Possibility of Severe Weather by Week’s End
A strong surface Low will be developing across the center of the country and the upper level low will travel east heading into the end of the week. The cold front ahead…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lasonia Wesley for Conspiracy, Controlled Substance
On Friday, March 7, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Narcotics Investigators arrested Lasonia Wesley after an investigation spanning several months. On November 11, 2024, JCSO Deputies responded to a storage unit…
Lisa Marlene Collins, 63 of Marianna, Florida Passes on March 10, 2025
Lisa Marlene (Smith) Collins, 63, of Marianna, died at her home on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born and raised in Marianna, Florida. She retired from Jackson County School Board where…