Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 2620, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation will enhance penalties for individuals stealing firearms from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) dealer, a firearms and ammunition seller. Penalties would include minimum sentences of three years in prison for burglary and five… Read More »

The Wausau, Florida Town Council has scheduled a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4PM, in advance of their regular workshop, as seen in the agenda (below). AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING

The Holmes County, Florida Housing Authority is currently seeking applications for the position of Secretary/Inspector. The job requires attendance from 8AM-5PM on Monday through Thursday, and office skills are a necessity. State of Florida benefits are included, and you must apply in person at 107E Montana Avenue in Bonifay, Florida prior to May 11, 2023.

A few strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening with gusty winds and hail the primary threats. Another, more widespread round of severe weather is forecast Thursday through Friday with tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall all possible. Overview: Several rounds of severe weather will be possible over the next… Read More »

The Chipley Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is accepting applications to serve as a CRA Board Member. There are three (3) vacancies open. Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration: A. Resides within the Agency’s area of operation; or B. Is engaged in business within the Agency’s area of operation. “engaged” is defined as owning… Read More »

Sales of new single‐family houses in March 2023 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 683,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 9.6 percent (±15.2 percent)* above the revised February rate of 623,000, but is 3.4 percent (±12.7 percent)*… Read More »

A Cairo, GA man is in custody in Washington County after deputies locate a stolen gun during a traffic stop. On April 22nd, at approximately 9:45 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted at traffic stop on State Rd. 79 near Moss Hill Rd. During the stop, deputies smell the odor of narcotics coming… Read More »

Carolyn Frost Wren, 92 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2023 at Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida. Carolyn was born December 23, 1930 in Dania, Florida to Lincoln and Mary “Valeda” Hudson Frost. She had been a resident of the Florida Panhandle for nearly half a… Read More »

Conjunctivitis is a word most people cannot pronounce, let alone know how to treat, but it is quickly becoming a potential symptom of a new Omicron Subvariant Virus spreading in Florida, Health officials advise people to be aware of other common COVID–19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, and to practice social distancing,… Read More »

On Saturday, April 22, deputies were dispatched to an address in Cottondale, where a possible burglary had occurred. When they arrived, deputies learned that the location of the burglary was a Habitat for Humanity build site. The victim stated that a black and yellow DeWalt battery charger and several retractable razor knives were stolen, and… Read More »

The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing a portion of Forrest Avenue from Sinclair Street to Iona Street on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. for water service installation.   Any questions please call Public Works @ 850-638-6346.

Part 2- Students at Kate Smith Elementary School in Chipley, Florida were treated to a variety of guests and potential career paths during the Annual Career Day, on Friday, April 21, 2023, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Cynthia Vallejos.

Part 1- Students at Kate Smith Elementary School in Chipley, Florida were treated to a variety of guests and potential career paths during the Annual Career Day, on Friday, April 21, 2023, as seen in Part 1of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Macy Owen.

On April 20, 2023, the Chipley Police Department received a dispatch indicating a possible burglary in progress at the location of Bennett Drive at the corner of Coggin Avenue.   Officer responded to the residence after the caller indicated that a subject had entered the residence through a window.   Officers arrived on scene and… Read More »

On Thursday, April 20, around 8:30 p.m., deputies saw what they believed to be an abandoned vehicle parked around Highway 2 and Neals Landing. When deputies got closer to the vehicle, they saw a person, later identified as Charlie Dowling, quickly stand up from the ground and get into the driver’s seat. When deputies made… Read More »