Born Friday, July 29, 1960 in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of the late James Mathis and the late Beatrice Fouty Mathis. Surviving is his wife, Lois Smith Mathis of…
Helen Clara Polston Land, 79 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on April 19, 2025
Born Tuesday, August 7, 1945 in Bonifay, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Coy Lee Polston and the late Flora Mae Holman Polston. Surviving are sons, Kevin Slay of Headland,…
WAVE Field Day 2025 Documented by Photography Students at Florida Panhandle Technical College on April 25, 2025
Photography students from Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida visited WAVE (Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities) on Friday, April 25, 2025 to observe and document the WAVE Field Day 2025, as…
Washington County Government Annex to Dedicate Muscogee (Creek) Nation Monument Honoring Holms Town in Vernon
Please join us at the Washington County Government Annex as we dedicate the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Monument honoring Holms Town in Vernon, FL. This ceremony is a bicentennial event and we encourage…
FDOT Central Panhandle Traffic Advisory
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: Holmes County: Jackson County: Washington County: All planned…
Stephen Evangelista Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the appointment of Stephen Evangelista as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations. In this role, he will oversee SSA’s nationwide network of offices…
FDOT to Host ‘Northwest Florida Road to Your Future’ Hiring Event on May 6, 2025 at Washington County Ag Center
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting the Northwest Florida Road to Your Future Hiring Event on May 6th at the Washington County Agricultural Center in Chipley, FL. An event flyer is attached…
Television Production Students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley Thank Admin Staff with Treats
Students from the Television Production program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, under the direction of Instructor Paul Goulding, took the opportunity to thank the campus Administration staff, including Financial Aid,…
Maurice Tinkler, 64 of Headland, Alabama Passes on April 20, 2025
Maurice Tinkler, age 64, of Headland, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2025, at his home. Maurice was born February 1, 1961, in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late James “Hugh”…
Construction Crews Working to Widen 3.5 Mile Segment of State Road 77 Through Town of Wausau, Florida
Construction crews are working to widen a 3.5 mile segment of S.R. 77 through the town of Wausau. The four-lane alignment will follow the same path as the current roadway through the…
Cottondale, Florida Man Sentenced to 20 Years Department of Corrections After 2023 Attempted Murder
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Cottondale man Juan-Luis Cervantes pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm…
Brickyard Theatre Company at Chipley High School Announces Upcoming Production of Peter/Wendy
Brickyard Theatre Company, the performing arts department of Chipley High School, is thrilled to announce its upcoming spring production: Peter/Wendy, a play by Jeremy Bloom, adapted from J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan with segments from J.M….
Barrel Racing on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Washington County Equestrian Center on Daniels Lake Road in Chipley, Florida
Barrel racing this Friday, April 25, 2025 at Washington County Equestrian Center on Daniels Lake Road in Chipley, Florida.
Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Joshua Brown on April 21, 2025 for Sexual Activity with Juvenile
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Joshua Brown. On April 21st, 2025 the Bay County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Brown engaged in sexual activity with a juvenile…
Estate Sale Scheduled for April 25 & 26, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators
Check out this large Estate Sale on Friday, April 25, 2025 and Saturday, April 26, 2025 by Panhandle Estate Liquidators, as seen in these images (below). The sale is located at 4722…
Social Security Administration Reinstates National Social Security Month under the Trump Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced that it is reinstating National Social Security Month—a public awareness campaign held in April each year that is dedicated to helping Americans access their benefits….
Trump Media, Crypto.com, and Yorkville America Digital Finalize Agreement for ETF Launch
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) (“TMTG” or the “Company”), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, has…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest of James Koby Smith for Burglary and Theft
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of James Koby Smith on charges of Grand Theft, Burglary, and Dealing in Stolen Property. The charges stem from an April 12, 2025, call…
Vernon, Florida City Council Swears In Returning Members on Monday, April 21, 2025
The City Council of Vernon, Florida swore in their returning Council members on Monday, April 21, 2025 as seen in the images (below):
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest
On April 20, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 involving a vehicle driven by Bristina Obryan. A routine computer check revealed Obryan had active warrants…