Numbering roughly 11 million today, the older workforce has nearly quadrupled in size since the mid-1980s. The increase is driven in part by the growth of the 65-and-older population. The bulk of the…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Matthew Stafford and Michelle Dickerson for Methamphetamine, Etc.
On December 30, 2025, while on patrol near Quail Hollow Blvd, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle being driven by Matthew Stafford. Stafford was known to…
Jerry Ronnie Hartzog, 80 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 28, 2025
Jerry Ronnie Hartzog, age 80, passed away on December 28 after an extended illness. He grew up in Chipley, Florida, the son of Dewey and Rena Hartzog. He graduated from Chipley High…
Thelma Altha Curry, 84 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on December 30, 2025
Thelma Altha Curry, age 84, of Bonifay, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Mrs. Curry was born March 29, 1941, in Newport News,…
2025 ‘Best of The Real Florida’ Winners Announced for Annual Recognition
For several months ‘Real Florida Magazine’ solicited readers and Facebook subscribers to nominate their choices for the best local providers for 2025, in several categories of goods, services and events in the…
Florida Department of Transportation Advises Construction Continues on 3.5-Mile Segment of State Road 77 in Washington County
Construction continues on a 3.5-mile segment of State Road (S.R.) 77, between Rogers Road and Cane Mill Road in Washington County. In this photo, a crew member is shown working within a…
Ruth Corley Retires From Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office
After more than 23 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Ruth Corley is retiring from her role as the Public Information Officer for the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. For over two decades, Ruth…
Freeze Warnings in Effect for Portions of North & Central Florida
The final day of 2025 will be a chilly one under sunny skies we will see highs in the mid 50s. Winds will start NW and turn West at 5-10 mph. That…
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Katherine Thompson for Methamphetamine
On December 30, 2025, a deputy with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to Line Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle partially in the roadway and a ditch. Upon arrival,…
Jackson County, Florida Hospital Issues Flu Advisory
Flu Advisory- We are seeing a high number of flu cases in our community and in the hospital. For everyone’s safety, please delay non-essential visits at this time. If you must visit…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Brock McDaniel for Aggravated Fleeing, Eluding and Child Neglect
On December 23, 2025, a deputy with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a truck traveling on Boney Bridge Road. The driver refused to stop,…
Trump Media Announces Plans to Distribute Digital Tokens to DJT Shareholders
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, today announced plans to distribute a new digital token…
Do I Enjoy Bragging About My Successful Photography Students? You Bet I Do!
Do I enjoy bragging about my successful Photography students? You bet I do! For aspiring photographers, video production technicians, photo retouchers, radio announcers, television producers, social media creators, drone pilots, marketing assistants…
Holmes County, Florida Now Accepting Applications for Road Foreman1
HELP WANTED: COUNTY ROAD FOREMAN – District 3 The County is now accepting applications for a Road Foreman – District #3 to oversee daily road and right-of-way maintenance operations. This position plays…
Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida Features Musicians and Audio Production in Studio B
A look back as the Audio Production Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in downtown Chipley, Florida features musician and class member Daniel Covington in Studio B, the campus production facility, on…
James Brian Sanders, 66 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 26, 2025
James Brian Sanders, 66 of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on December 26, 2025. Brian was born on September 22, 1959 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to James and Joan Sanders. Brian…
Washington County, Florida ‘Teacher of the Year’ Candidates Get Headshots in Studio B at Florida Panhandle Technical College
Around this time each year, Washington County, Florida School District gears up for the annual ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Rookie Teacher of the Year’ and ‘Support Person of the Year’ awards, inclusive…
Here’s to a New Year- Red Heifer Steak House in Chipley, Florida Offers a New Year’s Day Special to Start 2026 Right
Here’s to a New Year! Red Heifer Steak House offers a New Year’s Day special to start the year off right. Join Red Heifer on New Year’s Day (Yes, we are open!)…
Washington County, Florida School District Finance Staff Visits Florida Panhandle Technical College’s ‘Studio B’ for Headshots
Here are a few ‘behind the scenes’ images featuring finance staff members from the Washington County, Florida School District in Studio B, the production facility on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical…
Washington County, Florida School District Gears Up For 2026 Annual ‘Teacher of the Year’ Awards
Around this time each year, Washington County, Florida School District gears up for the annual ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Rookie Teacher of the Year’ and ‘Support Person of the Year’ awards, inclusive…