Part 1- Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Washington County Ag Center in downtown Chipley, Florida, as seen by students in the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College.
More than 50 drug traffickers have been arrested in Operation Agua Azul. Approximately 20 months ago, a drug trafficking organization was identified and was found to be distributing large quantities of illegal drugs throughout the tri-state area. The investigation into this organization became known as “Operation Agua Azul.” Throughout the course of… Read More »
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office was proud to have played a part with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and other Sheriffs in this widespread investigation that affected several Panhandle counties over the last two years. This investigation netted 41 kilograms of methamphetamine, 6.6 kilograms of cocaine, 2.1 kilograms of crack cocaine, more than half… Read More »
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Washington and Holmes counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Washington County: U.S. 90 Resurfacing from State Road (S.R.) 277 (Vernon Highway) to End of Four-Lane East of Chipley – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 for… Read More »
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Cindy formed over the central tropical Atlantic on Thursday night, June 22, 2023, becoming the third named storm of the season. It’s the first time on record that two Atlantic tropical cyclones have formed in June in the area known as the Main Development Region (MDR), as Tropical Storm Bret… Read More »
The Washington County Tourist Development Council will hold its regularly scheduled workshop and meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The workshop will begin at 8am followed immediately by the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. If you need to join virtually, please contact the TDC office… Read More »
The Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office reminds visitors and residents alike that Double Red Flags are flying, so you must stay out of the Gulf waters, upon penalty of arrest. Swimming conditions are still too dangerous for anyone to get into the water, so if you go in, you could be fined or arrested. Stay… Read More »
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Greenhead, Florida Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteers from Washington County responded to a fully involved shed fire on Moss Hill Road near the prison that was endangering the adjacent home. Lightning struck a nearby tree, and then zapped the shed as well, as seen in these contributed… Read More »
Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida will feature guest speaker Chaplin Riley Henderson from Covenant Hospice on Monday, June 26, 2023, speaking to the ‘Finding Hope Support Group’ from 3-4PM.
Shortly after 1:30pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding males engaged in sexual activity in view of the public at Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp in Crestview. A responding deputy observed the males engaged in a sex act while they were in full view of occupants,… Read More »
A hurricane watch was issued for St. Lucia as Tropical Storm Bret barreled toward the eastern Caribbean on Thursday at near-hurricane strength. The storm was located about 220 miles (355 kilometers) east of St. Lucia late Thursday morning and was moving west at 14 mph (22 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph… Read More »
Join Vernon, Florida on July 1, 2023 for a July 4 Patriotic Celebration, including a parade at 4PM in downtown Vernon, as seen in these photos from the 2011 event by Paul Goulding Photography, along with a festival at 5PM at the Vernon SportsPlex, with food, vendors, entertainment and amusements for the kids, culminating with… Read More »
On Tuesday, June 27 between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon, the Washington County School District in conjunction with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, City of Chipley Police Department and other emergency response agencies will be conducting safety training at Chipley High School and Roulhac Middle School. There will be no students on campus during this… Read More »
Celebrate Independence Day Early with a Bang in Holmes County, Florida. Sunday, July 2nd with Fireworks starting at 9 pm CT. Located in laid-back Bonifay and less than an hour’s drive from Panama City Beach and Enterprise, Al. Enjoy a world-class fireworks show without wasting hours stuck in traffic! Bring your picnic and… Read More »
The Washington County Public Works Department has advised that Skipper Road from Millers Ferry Road to River Ranch Road is closed due to flooding. If you have any questions please contact Public Works at 850-638-6280.