The Washington County Fire Department (WCFD) is excited to invite the community to a special “Push-In” ceremony celebrating the addition of their new engine. The event will take place at 3868 Gables…
Walton County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Joshua Sohne for Resisting, Battery on Law Enforcement
Deputies responded to Jeanine Way following the report of a suspicious incident where the caller found a man in his home who he believed to be a squatter. When deputies arrived, the…
List of Retail Discounts for Seniors- BUT You MUST Ask for It!
Dunkin Donuts gives FREE coffee to people over 55. If you’re paying for a cup every day, you might want to start getting it FREE. There are many other discounts available in…
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Schedules Board of Director’s Meeting on March 12, 2025
The Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11AM CDT, per the notice (below).
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17- Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick’s Day, feast day (March 17) of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Christopher Newton for Cocaine
A Holmes County, Florida man unintentionally set himself up for an arrest after sending a text message that led deputies straight to illegal drugs. Deputies with the Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office…
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Krystal Rios for Meth, Active Warrants, Etc.
A traffic stop in Ponce de Leon led to the arrest of a woman on multiple charges, including drug possession and providing false information. A Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a…
U.S. Weather Service Advises of Severe Thunderstorms on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with Risk of Tornados
A line of thunderstorms will move through the area Wednesday, bringing a marginal risk of severe or damaging thunderstorms. Damaging winds, isolated tornados, and small hail will be the main threats. A…
Katherine D. Sloan, 58 of Cottondale, Florida Passes on February 25, 2025
Katherine D. Sloan, 58 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Katherine was born to Collis and Melba Kent on July…
Washington County, Florida Youth Fair Swine Exhibition on Friday, February 28, 2025
Day 1 of the Washington County, Florida Youth Fair saw the swine exhibition portion of the show, as seen in these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography graduate Madison Ross on…
Crews Working to Widen 3.5-Mile Segment of State Road 77 in Wausau, Florida
Crews are working to widen a 3.5-mile segment of State Road 77, between Rogers Road and Cane Mill Road, in Wausau. Construction activities during the month of February included excavation, pile driving…
March 3 is International Ear Care Day
International Ear Care Day is on March 3. This day creates awareness about how to prevent hearing loss, and how to take care of and maintain the proper health of our ears….
Chipley, Florida Police Department Executes Multiple Search Warrants Resulting in Arrests
The Chipley Police Department successfully executed three search warrants this month as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity within our community. These efforts required extensive planning and coordination, and…
Washington County, Florida Youth Fair Beef Exhibition on Saturday, March 1, 2025
Day 2 of the Washington County, Florida Youth Fair saw the beef exhibition portion of the show, as seen in these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography graduate Madison Ross on…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Bobby Gene Englebright for Methamphetamine
A Caryville, FL man is behind bars and facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Washington County. At approximately 11:00 am, on February 28th, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office initiated a…