On Tuesday, June 6, around 6:15 p.m., a deputy saw a vehicle consistently crossing the center line and going off the right side of the road, so he initiated a traffic stop. When the deputy made contact with the driver, Verralyn Daniels Hatch, he immediately saw a mostly empty bottle of “Seagrams Extra Dry Gin”… Read More »
Join Real Florida Magazine on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Orange Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Orange Hill Road in Chipley, Florida from 2PM until 10PM for an Independence Day Celebration, including vendors, food, kids entertainment and fireworks.
On Saturday, June 9, 2023, join the Chipley, Florida Garden Club at the Washington County Historical Society Museum (the old Chipley Train Station) for ‘Chalk the Walk’. from 9AM until 1PM. Chalk will be provided by Louis & Nash Mercantile, brown bag lunches are available for preorder from The Ugly Mug Coffee & Cafe, with… Read More »
Washington County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to be vigilant in protecting their personal property following a rash of car burglaries that were reported over the weekend. Following reports of vehicle burglaries in Washington County on June 2nd, Patrol deputies and Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office developed suspects in the case through… Read More »
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Patton Hedrick, Jr., age 72, who peacefully left us on May 17, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Eufaula, Alabama. Born on November 12, 1950, in Hartford, Alabama, James, affectionately known as Pat, touched the lives of many with his… Read More »
Betty Jo Bush Fields, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, at her home in Roswell, GA surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jo was born October 16, 1936, in Bonifay, Florida to the late John McKinley Bush and Mittie Brackin Bush. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fields was preceded… Read More »
After conducting interviews for a replacement for the position of Director at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida, the Washington County School District has tapped Bryan Lee, longtime Assistant District at the college, for the job. Lee, who has acted as Interim Director for the past several months, following the retirement of Larry Moore,… Read More »
On June 5, 2023, deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recognized the passenger in a vehicle at M&M Grocery to be Mark Hudson of Chipley, FL, who had an active Holmes County warrant. While deputies made contact with Hudson, K9 Buck conducted a free air sniff around the vehicle and gave a positive… Read More »
On June 6, 2023, deputies and investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office accompanied local probation officers to inspect the home of probationer Ferrell English in Ponce de Leon. Upon their arrival, Mr. English consented to a search of his home. The search produced a usable amount of methamphetamine, a hypodermic syringe, several… Read More »
From the same people that brought you Kudzu and Love Bugs, here’s some insight into another example of what NOT to do, as it appeared in UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County. You know those things you’ve done that seemed like a great idea at the time? But maybe in hindsight were poor choices? Well, our landscapes… Read More »
Washington County, Florida Sheriff Kevin Crews addressed the community on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, petitioning the residents of Washington County to check their vehicles and outbuildings and other belongings, due to reports by recently captured thieves that they have successfully stolen a significant number of firearms and items of value, as seen in the video… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council held a regular Monthly Workshop on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the video (below).
The City of Vernon, Florida City Council has scheduled a regular Special Meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the Agenda (below). 20230605110902
Florida Preliminary Director of ‘Miss Heart of Freedom’ Serita Dawn Scanlan welcomed the public to the Inaugural Miss Heart of Freedom Pageant on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Vernon Community Center in Vernon, Florida, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Macy Owen for Paul Goulding Photography. Categories included Baby Miss 0-23 Months, Toddler Miss 2-3 Years, Future Little Miss 4-6 Years, Little… Read More »
Florida Preliminary Director of ‘Miss Heart of Freedom’ Serita Dawn Scanlan welcomed the public to the Inaugural Miss Heart of Freedom Pageant on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Vernon Community Center in Vernon, Florida, as seen in Part 1 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography. Categories included Baby Miss 0-23 Months, Toddler Miss 2-3 Years, Future Little Miss 4-6 Years,… Read More »