Carol Len Murray, age 60, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 9, 2023, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She was born November 10, 1962, in Panama City, Florida to the late Charles Boniford Odom, Sr. and Emily Carolyn White Odom. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her… Read More »
James Franklin Morrell, age 54, of Ebro, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, peacefully in his home. Frankie was born on February 19, 1969, in Panama City, Florida to Orvis Morrell and Angela Dunaway. Frankie was a member of The Sanctuary Assembly of God, where he served faithfully with his musical talents.… Read More »
Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States,… Read More »
The City of Cottondale, Florida will honor their volunteer firefighters on Monday, June 26, 2023. This will be an opportunity for the community to show support for Cottondale’s volunteer fire fighters, with a celebration on Monday evening, June 26th at 6 pm, at the Community Center located on front street across from City Hall.
The Town of Wausau, Florida held their regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 5PM (see video below).
Join Real Florida Magazine for possums and pageant contestants on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Wausau Possum Palace, as the Wausau Possum Pageant (not to be confused with the Possum King and Queen Contest, held in the same venue one week later) returns home to the Palace after being held at the Community Center… Read More »
The Paxton, Florida High School Bobcats Basketball team took on the Geneva County, Alabama High School Bulldogs on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Poplar Springs, Florida, as seen by Paul Goulding Photography.
On the morning of Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Washington County Drug Task Force executed a narcotic search warrant at the residence of 774 Hoyt Street Unit 5, arresting Joshua K. Corbin, 28, of Chipley. Upon conducting a search of the residence investigators discovered illegal narcotics within the residence consisting of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana… Read More »
On Tuesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers responded to the 2800 block of Borden Street in reference to a residential burglary in progress. The tenant stated they received a notification on the phone about movements inside the residence. The tenant voiced he does not know who this person is that… Read More »
Belinda Gail Finch, age 67, of Vernon, Florida passed away May 28, 2023, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. She was born May 17, 1956, in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Finch was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Barnes and one brother, Don Barnes. Mrs. Finch is survived by her… Read More »
David Aulton Enfinger passed from this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Holmes County on August 9, 1946, to the late Clarence Aulton Enfinger and Ann Ackermann Enfinger. A life long resident of the Florida Panhandle, David was an avid outdoorsman, a founding member of the Florida Trappers… Read More »
Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida is offering, for a limited time, scholarships in two well-paid career programs offered on the Chipley Campus, in Welding Technology and Drafting. The $1500 scholarships are part of the Max Collins Memorial Scholarship, in loving memory of the late Max Collins, former Welding Instructor at Florida Panhandle Technical… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida has postponed the scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023, due to a holiday, and has rescheduled that regular council meeting to Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
The Sneads, Florida High School Pirates Basketball team challenged the Dale County, Alabama High School Warriors on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Poplar Springs, Florida, as seen by Paul Goulding Photography.
Chipley, Florida High School Basketball Coach Dwight Kennedy has announced the 2023 Summer Basketball Camp, to be held July 10-12, 2023 from 3:30-6:30PM. Open to ages 13 and under, players may be from Washington County or anywhere in the surrounding areas. More information call 850-326-5062 or email dwight.kennedy@wcsdschools.com.