Letter to the Editor To all the ‘Hands Off’ Protesters: Congratulations on unwittingly becoming a part of a revolution designed to create instability-you are being used but you do not care to…
How President Donald Trump Used DOGE, Originally Created by Barack Obama, to Improve Government Efficiency
A lawyer, Tom Renz, who actually read Trump’s DOGE Executive Order and, expecting some illegal power grab, found it to be airtight. Turns out Trump and Musk didn’t create anything. Obama did….
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrests in Michael Termaine Bell Drug Trafficking Case
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested Marianna resident Lionel Mitchell (Mitch) Crawford on a federal arrest warrant for Distribution of a Controlled Substance. JCSO Investigators also arrested…
Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Program Offers Make-Up Yearbook Photo Session to WAVE Staff
For over 10 years, the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Downtown Chipley, Florida, under the direction of Paul Goulding, has offered headshot portraits to the professional and educational community,…
Sara Fuqua Tyre, 79 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 6, 2025
Sara “Linda” Fuqua Tyre, age 79 of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Brian Rich for Failure to Appear Warrant for Attempted Homicide
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), who also serve on the United States Marshal Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with other members of…
Arlita A. Sellers, 72 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 7, 2025
Arlita A. Sellers, 72 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2025 at her residence. Arlita was born on October 14, 1952, in Marianna, Florida, to…
Red Heifer Steak House Coming to Chipley, Florida in May 2025
A classy, simple dining experience is coming to Chipley, Florida in May 2025, featuring some of the best fresh local beef and produce, fresh shrimp and Grouper, salad and rolls, classic desserts…
Howard Archie Harris, 82 of Washington County Passes on April 7, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab
Howard Archie Harris, youngest son of Elder Horace Edward Harris and Lela Wells Harris was born August 19, 1942, in Washington County in the Florida Panhandle. He passed away April 7, 2025,…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests James Patrick Boutwell, Jr. for Child Pornography, Animal Sex Tapes
On February 2, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a tip that 22-year-old Cottondale resident James Patrick Boutwell, Jr. had uploaded child pornography to a smartphone app. Investigators immediately began investigating…
City of Vernon, Florida Recreation Department Announces Opening Day for Baseball on April 12, 2025
The City of Vernon, Florida Recreation Department has announced the Opening Day for Baseball, Wee-Ball, T-Ball and Softball on April 12, 2025, as seen in the poster (below). Featuring a cake auction,…
Vernon, Florida City Council Meets in Workshop Session on Monday, April 7, 2025
The Vernon, Florida City Council held a Workshop Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).
City of Chipley, Florida Seeks Qualifications for Providing Professional Real Estate Services
The City of Chipley, herein referred to as the “City”, is seeking statements of qualifications fromindividuals or firms interested in providing Professional Real Estate Services to the City ofChipley. The contract for…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Dexter Lee Dutil for DUI, Drugs, Etc.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, around 4 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 90 and Highway 71 when they saw a vehicle with only one operable…
Vernon, Florida Announces Community Development Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Vernon, Florida will hold a Community Involvement meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3308 McFatter Avenue. Anyone wanting to be involved with helping bring activities and events/business to Vernon…
April 8 is International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women’s fight for equality and liberation along with the women’s rights movement. International Women’s Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence…
Lisa J. Adams, 66 of Chipley, Florida Passes on April 4, 2025 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama
Lisa J. Adams, 66 of Chipley, Florida passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama; surrounded by family. Lisa was born on December 8, 1958, in…
Jerry Paul Hood, 73, of Bonifay, Florida Passes on April 6, 2025
Jerry Paul ‘JP’ Hood, age 73, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 6, 2025, at his brother’s home in Bonifay surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1951, in DeFuniak…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Adam Thomas Billiot for Resisting, Suspended, Drugs, Cruelty to Animals, Etc.
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, around 9:45 p.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 71 and Commercial Park drive in Marianna when they conducted a traffic stop…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Johnny Monk and Dennis Hatfield for Methamphetamine, Etc.
On April 6, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed Johnny Monk operating a motor vehicle at the Hamilton Store. It was determined that Monk did not possess a valid driver’s…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Douglas Alford for Methamphetamine
On April 5, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Douglas Alford on Highway 2A. During the stop, K9 Timex was deployed for…
Part 1- Washington County, Florida Kicks Off Bicentennial Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Vernon, Florida
Part 1- Washington County, Florida kicked off the Bicentennial Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Vernon, Florida with a parade at 10AM, demonstrations, colonial reenactors with cannon, blacksmiths and other…
Washington County, Florida Phenoms Plan ‘7-on-7’ Titan Bowl on April 5, 2025 in Chipley, Florida
The Washington County, Florida Phenoms are planning the Inaugural ‘7-on-7’ Titan Bowl on April 5, 2025 in Chipley, Florida at 615 Pecan Street. Admission is $2 and entry fee is $150, with…
Vernon Heritage Festival Family Fun Night is Friday, April 4, 2025 at Shady Grove Park
Looking for somewhere to take the kids tonight? The Vernon Heritage Festival Family Fun Night is Friday, April 4, 2025 from 5-8 pm at Shady Grove Park. The fun continues on Saturday,…
Jimmie Kathryn Lombardo, 79 of Chipley, Florida Passes on March 27, 2025
Jimmie Kathryn Lombardo, age 79 of Chipley, FL passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Jimmie was born on December 6th, 1945 in Oneonta, AL to the…