The City of Vernon, Florida City Council called for a Special Meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the agenda (below). Meeting agenda 5.22.23

Congratulations to Deborah “Pepper” Hoover, Wallace State College Director of Nursing Education, on her Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame Class of 2023 selection.

Vernon, Florida Elementary School celebrated Kindergarten Graduation on Friday, May 19, 2023, with graduates and their families joining VES Principal Steve Griffin and Superintendent of Schools Joe Taylor, as seen in Part 3 of these photos by Photography students from Florida Panhandle Technical College. If you have an interest in photography, video or television production,… Read More »

Vernon, Florida Elementary School celebrated Kindergarten Graduation on Friday, May 19, 2023, with graduates and their families joining VES Principal Steve Griffin and Superintendent of Schools Joe Taylor, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Photography students from Florida Panhandle Technical College. If you have an interest in photography, video or television production,… Read More »

The 67th Annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade is back in Fort Walton Beach, and it promises to be a weekend filled with fun, entertainment, and plenty of pirate-themed festivities.   The Torchlight Parade, sponsored by Step One Automotive Group, will take place on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m.   But the Torchlight… Read More »

Carla Michelle Buchholz, age 54, of Bonifay, Florida passed away May 17, 2023, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay.   She was born November 21, 1968, in Orlando, Florida. Carla was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Inez Smith Messer.   Carla is survived by two daughters, Andrea Cota of Bonifay, FL… Read More »

A Washington County resident has been arrested on burglary charges.   On May 15, 2023, WCSO deputies responded to a call reporting firearms were stolen from a residence on Brackin Road.   Upon arrival it was determined that multiple firearms, valued in excess of $3000, were removed from the residence.   WCSO Investigators began conducting… Read More »

On May 15, 2023, Walton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputies were notified of a tip submitted to Fortify FL outlining Freeport Middle School student Ryan Ciupak, 13, making threats to harm others. The School Administration at Freeport Middle School was made aware and immediately removed Ciupak from the premises and he was not allowed… Read More »

Vernon, Florida Elementary School celebrated Kindergarten Graduation on Friday, May 19, 2023, with graduates and their families joining VES Principal Steve Griffin and Superintendent of Schools Joe Taylor, as seen in Part 1 of these photos by Photography students from Florida Panhandle Technical College. If you have an interest in photography, video or television production,… Read More »

The Chipley, Florida High School Tigers Baseball team beat the Lafayette Hornets with a final tally of 10-1 in Fort Myers, Florida on May 18, 2023 to become the new Florida 2023 1A State Champions, as seen in the contributed photos (below). Congratulations to Coach Andy Compton and the Chipley Tigers for their win.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has announced and published a list of upcoming Meetings and Workshops for the balance of 2023, as seen below. 2023 Board Meeting Schedule  

Landmark Park in Dothan, Alabama has announced a membership drive for additional participants as well as their projected meeting schedule.

On Sunday, March 5, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office got a call from Sapp’s Land & Excavating, Inc., located on Green Circle Parkway in Cottondale, regarding equipment that had been stolen from some of their semi-trucks. Upon arrival, deputies determined that doors, headlights and air breathers were missing from several trucks, totaling about $180,000 in… Read More »

Congratulations to Hannah Faircloth on being named the recipient of the Community South Credit Union Scholarship.   Hannah will receive $1,000 toward her college education through this award.

The Graceville, Florida Newspaper is looking for a new member to join The Graceville News Team. If you are interested in sales and advertising, they are looking for a self-motivated, dependable sales representative who enjoys meeting new people and forming new relationships. Contact them via Facebook, by calling 850-263-6015, or e-mailing gvnews@wfeca.net for more information… Read More »