Foster Folly News

Here’s a photographic retrospective to eight years ago as High School Weightlifting Teams from across Northwest Florida gear up for regional competition on March 1, 2018, as seen in these images by…

Chipley, a small town in Washington County in Florida’s Panhandle, continues to offer some of the more affordable gasoline options in the region amid fluctuating national fuel markets. As of July 20,…

On June 18, 2026, the Washington County, Florida Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a 5% rate increase for the Sunny Hills/Oak Hill Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), sparking renewed…

The Washington County School District’s proposal to place a tax-neutral millage shift referendum on the November 3, 2026, ballot has generated debate over education funding priorities amid declining enrollment. In April 2026,…

An informed voter is an empowered voter, and here’s your chance to learn more about your candidates. This event is brought to you by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

Join the staff and management of ‘Off The Railz Diner’ on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. We are now open from Sunday through Friday, 10:30AM to…

Without a doubt, National Lollipop Day on July 20 is a day that children of all ages can celebrate. We’re looking at you, grandparents — relive some childhood memories! People in the…

At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two was located about 210 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 3 mph (6…

A proposed statewide constitutional amendment on property taxes, headed to the November 2026 ballot, is drawing scrutiny in rural counties like Washington over potential impacts on local government funding and services. The…

Toss Away the ‘Could Haves’ and ‘Should Haves’ Day is celebrated across the United States on the third Saturday in July. This year, it falls on July 19. This day was created…

On July 18, National Caviar Day recognizes a seafood delicacy with roe on toast. The day also raises awareness about the survival of the sturgeon. In simple terms, caviar is Sturgeon fish…

Part 1- Join Real Florida Magazine in Wausau, Florida on Saturday, July 18, 2026 for the traditional ‘Little Miss and Mr. Possum Pageant’ as seen in Part 1 of a look back…

Mark DeWayne Skinner, who was born on December 12, 1975, in Houston County, Alabama, and passed away on July 16, 2026, in Slocomb, Alabama with his family by his side. Funeral services…

The City of Lynn Haven, Florida held a Special City Commission Meeting on Friday, July 17, 2026 as seen in this video (below).

The Town of Wausau, Florida Town Council has scheduled a Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, as seen in the agenda (below).

Join the Graceville, Florida Tigers Drama Theater Club, open to K-12 students, as seen below. Contact Judy May for info at 850-263-4451 or [email protected].

The countdown is on! We are officially 9 weeks away from the 8th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo, as seen in these images from the 2021 event (below) by Goulding, and…

A BCSO investigation has resulted in the arrests of three individuals accused of participating in a scheme to introduce contraband into the Bay County Jail. At the beginning of July, investigators with…

The NHC is maintaining a 20% chance of development in the Gulf and expanded the potential area of development westward and southward. There is an upper-level low currently southwest of Tampa causing…

Just a short drive from Chipley in Jackson County, Marianna is delivering reliable gasoline value for locals and I-10 travelers within a compact 10-mile radius. The area’s mix of highway-adjacent stations and…

The Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, July 16, 2026 as seen in this video (below).

On July 16, 2026, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Bonifay Gritney Road that was traveling without a license plate. The vehicle initially attempted to evade deputies…

Ocie Dorch Howell, age 88, of Vernon, Florida passed away July 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Vernon, Florida to the late Johnny Dorch and…

National Tattoo Day celebrates the ancient and evolving art of tattooing every July 17. Take time to appreciate the skill of artists, the stories behind the ink, and the rich history of…

In a striking display of intraparty fracture, more than 100 House Democrats joined Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on July 15 in voting for an amendment to strip approximately $3.3 billion in Foreign…