Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrests a woman on felony drug charges. Around 3:30 a.m., this morning, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies observed a vehicle stop in the roadway on St. Mary’s Rd. due…
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 4, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Catherine Irene Pippin, 82 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025 at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bonifay, Florida. Catherine was born on September…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Devon Ellis for Animal Cruelty
On June 5, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on Carmichael Road. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant, who reported that she and her boyfriend, Devon…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests David Goddin for Methamphetamine
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators made contact with David Goddin in reference to an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Goddin was taken into custody without incident. A…
National Weather Service Forecasts Slight Risk of Severe Storms for Sunday, June 8, 2025
We wanted to give a heads up going into the weekend that the SPC is forecasting a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe storms for Sunday across portions of southeast Alabama and…
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 3, 2025
Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida, with loving family by her side, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2025. Ruby was born on February 7, 1936…
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast Introduces 3 Bills Fighting Toxins in Florida Waterway
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced three bills today to fight back against toxins polluting Florida waterways. Each bill, the Stop Poisoning Florida Act, the Toxic Health Threat Warning Act, and the Prioritizing Revised Operations to Eliminate Cyanobacteria…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises of Road Closures
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Florida Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All…
Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida Passes on June 5, 2025
On June 5, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most in this world, Bobby F. Hutchins, 78 of Vernon, Florida ran his last mile home. His journey through sickness, of almost…
Washington County, Florida Fire Department Dispatched to Brush Fire @ Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road
At approximately 4:27 PM on June 5th, Washington County Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire off Highway 20 between Blue Springs Road and Pecan Shadows Road. The fire was located…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests 12 in Narcotics Roundup
This week, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators conducted a small roundup targeting individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs within Holmes County. The following individuals were arrested: Christopher…
Miss North Florida 2025 Kayleigh Bush Stripped of Title Because of Refusal to Define ‘Female’ as Castrated Male
Miss North Florida 2025 has been stripped of her title because she refused to sign a Miss America contract that falsely defines “female” to include castrated males. Kayleigh Bush was crowned in…
Red Heifer Steakhouse to Open on Friday, June 6, 2025 on Main Street in Downtown Chipley, Florida
The Red Heifer Steakhouse will open to the public on Friday, June 6, 2025 on Main Street in downtown Chipley, Florida, at 4PM, but *SPOILER ALERT* we are NOT a fast food…
Two Arrested by Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office on Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Execution
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators responded to a residence on Highway 171 to serve an arrest warrant on Chris Finch for Sale of Methamphetamine. Upon arrival, Finch was…
National Hurricane Center Advises Low Pressure Front Forecast to Form in Gulf of America Near Southeastern U.S.
A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near the southeastern U.S. coast during the next 2-3 days. The low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jessica Roberts for Methamphetamine, Etc.
On June 4, 2025, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Music Court in reference to a reported disturbance. While on scene, deputies developed probable cause to apply for…
Richard John Gilmore, 80 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 3, 2025
Richard John Gilmore, age 80 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home in Bonifay. Born Tuesday, March 20, 1945 in Boca Raton, Florida, he was the…
Larry Dennis Howell, 80 of Westville, Florida Passes on June 2, 2025
Larry Dennis Howell, age 80, of Westville, Florida passed away June 2, 2025, at his home. He was born October 4, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late John Addis Howell and…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Raejonn Higginbotom for Exposure of Sexual Organs
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, around 7 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call regarding a suspect exposing his sexual organ at a gas station in Grand Ridge. As deputies…
Joann Slay, 81 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our sister in Christ, Joann Slay, who passed away on June 2, 2025. Joann was a faithful and dedicated…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Nathan Buxton for Eluding, Resisting, Felony Ammunition, Etc.
On June 4, 2025, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Walton County deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 90. HCSO deputies intercepted the pursuit…
Vernon, Florida City Council Meets in Special Meeting, Workshop on Monday, June 2, 2025
The City Council of Vernon, Florida met in a Special Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30PM, and then met in a Workshop session immediately following, as seen in the video…
Deloris Ann Collins (Cowgill), 80 of Chipley, Florida Passes on May 26, 2025
Born on January 31, 1945, in Wilson, Arkansas, Deloris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Cowgill, and…
James Alden ‘Jim’ Williams, 55 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 1, 2025
James Alden ‘Jim’ Williams, age 55, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1970, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Jim…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Crystal McKnight for Methamphetamine, Warrants, Etc.
Slocomb Woman Arrested on Active Warrant, Faces Additional Drug Charges On June 2, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Hamilton’s Store. The vehicle…