Washington County, Florida School District invites you to attend the “We Are CommUNITY” event on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10AM until Noon in the WCSD Boardroom at 750 Sinclair Street in Chipley, Florida. Free admission, food, student presentations and a showcase of community vendors, family education success toolkits, door prizes and Special Guest Dr.… Read More »

On Sunday, April 30, deputies saw the vehicle of Zachary Thomas Chambliss, who they knew to have active warrants for Failure to Appear, parked at the Days Inn Motel on Highway 71 in Marianna. When deputies made contact with Chambliss in one of the rooms, he was found to have methamphetamine and a glass smoking… Read More »

Lila Yvonne Evans ,84 of Vernon, Florida went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on December 11, 1938, in Holmes County, Florida to Alvin Brett and Lovie Hinson. Yvonne had been a resident of the Florida Panhandle since 1976 coming… Read More »

Students in Florida Panhandle Technical College Digital Photography Technology Program have the opportunity to experience all that the FPTC programs have to offer, such as the Self-Defense Training undergone by all Corrections Officer candidates, as seen in these images by FPTC students. Register NOW for the 2023-2024 Digital Video Technology and Photography programs at Florida… Read More »

KuttaKyle and FlaChoppas are teaming up to offer free ‘back to school’ haircuts for K-12 returning students on Saturday, August 4, 2023, at the Chipley, Florida High School gymnasium. Music, food and fellowship will be offered at the event.  

Paul Croft was born on April 30, 1941 in Jackson County, Florida. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 29, 2023, just one day shy of his 82nd birthday. He was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation where he was a supervisor in the Maintenance Department for 41 years until… Read More »

The City of Vernon, Florida City Council has scheduled a regular Special Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 5:30PM, as seen in the Agenda (below). Special Meeting and Workshop agenda 05012023

West Florida Electric Cooperative held their Annual Meeting in Graceville, Florida on Saturday, April 29, 2023, as seen in these photos by Paul Goulding Photography. ‘This is an opportunity to learn more about the cooperative, to meet your coop representatives and to enjoy a day of relaxation, all courtesy of your power provider’, said George… Read More »

The Washington County Tourist Development Council will hold its regularly scheduled workshop and meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The workshop will begin at 8am followed immediately by the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. If you need to attend virtually, please contact the TDC office… Read More »

The Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics assistance in locating 62-year-old, David Alford.  Alford, who was released from custody on April 24, 2023 equipped with an electronic monitoring device, reported to the WCSO office to register as part of his probation requirements. The address provided by Alford as his new residence… Read More »

Although dogs are not allowed on the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach, Florida, with the exception of the ‘Dog Beach’ on the west side of the Russell-Fields City Pier, there is an exception for service dogs. However, if you simply cannot dine without the drool and the dander, along with itchy eyes, there are… Read More »

On April 24, 2023, deputies with the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office arrived at the home of Robert Allen Platt of Westville to serve a warrant. Upon their arrival, deputies made contact with Platt, who attempted to conceal himself and flee to a nearby shed before complying with deputies’ instructions. Platt was taken into custody… Read More »

The Chipley, Florida High School Tigers Baseball Team celebrated their ‘Senior Night’, honoring those graduating seniors on the squad, prior to the non-conference game against the Gadsden County, Florida High School Jaguars on the Chipley campus on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, as seen in Part 1 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography. Neal Adams,… Read More »

Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson opened a new Operation Outdoor Freedom facility solely dedicated to offering wounded veterans recreational opportunities free of charge, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.  This new facility, located at Pine Log State Forest in Washington County, consists of 620 acres and a fully ADA-complaint building that can house and feed 12… Read More »

The Holmes Creek Baptist Church, at 335 Cope Road in Chipley, Florida has scheduled a ‘Bring Your Tractor to Church Sunday’ on May 7, 2023. After worship, the congregation will enjoy a Southern Fish Fry with all the fixin’s. Bring your favorite dessert and join in the fellowship. Tables and chairs will be available but… Read More »