Join Vernon, Florida for the commencement of the Washington County, Florida Bicentennial on Friday, April 4, 2025 and Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Downtown Vernon. Washington County, Florida, is excited to announce…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Eric Charles Booth for Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Etc.
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, around 8:45 p.m. the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to shots being fired from a vehicle in the area of Mckeown Mill Road….
Drivers Will Encounter Traffic Disruptions on State Roads in Washington and Holmes County, Florida Over Weekend
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in the Central Panhandle area as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Bay County: o The U.S. 98 (15th Street) right turn lane…
National Weather Service Advises of Cold Front, Severe Weather on March 31, 2025
The entire region remains under a risk of severe thunderstorms on Monday, March 31. The probability range in the outlook corresponds with a Slight Risk, or Level 2 of 5. The timing appears to be a…
Okaloosa County, Florida Parks Now Require Permits for Activities at County Parks
Want to have your event at an Okaloosa County Park? Here’s more on how, and when to acquire a permit for activities at Okaloosa County Parks: OKALOOSA COUNTY PARKS DEPT: (850) 689-5790…
Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Students Offer Yearbook Photo Session to WAVE Students and Staff
For over 10 years, the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Downtown Chipley, Florida, under the direction of Paul Goulding, has offered headshot portraits to the professional and educational community,…
March 28 is ‘Something On A Stick Day’
No, this day is not talking about mops or brooms (although it’s certainly good to be very thankful for them, of course!) but National Something On a Stick Day is all about…
Washington County, Florida Phenoms Now Registering for Tackle Football and Sideline Cheering
The Washington County Phenoms are gathering momentum and gaining traction. It’s registration time, and sign ups are rolling in, so get your kids signed up for a great inaugural season with the…
Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings
Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or announced the permanent…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Felon with Swords in Local Business
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a man inside a local business with what was believed to be a shotgun. The complainant stated that…
Kate Smith Elementary School in Chipley, Florida Announces Q3 Honor Roll
Kate M. Smith Elementary School in Chipley, Florida recently announced the A and A/B Honor Roll recipients for third nine weeks 2024-2025.
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jamie Lynn Finch on Narcotics Charges
A Chipley FL woman is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Washington County. At approximately 10:25 pm, on March 24th, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office initiated a…
Healthcare Providers Can Help Social Security Improve the Disability Process
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today a renewed emphasis on expanding opportunities for organizations to join the agency’s Health Information Technology (Health IT) program. Health IT allows SSA to use electronic…
Washington and Jackson County, Florida Homeschool Students Visit Florida Panhandle Technical College on March 27, 2025
Homeschooled students from Washington County and Jackson County, Florida visited Studio B, the photo, video and drone production facility on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Thursday,…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrest Darrell Cobb for Lewd and Lascivious on Child
On March 23, 2025, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a call alleging that a suspect, Darrell Cobb, had committed lewd and lascivious acts on a child. Deputies immediately turned…