The Town of Wausau is currently seeking a Full Time Maintenance Worker (40 hours) for our Public Works Department. The Maintenance Worker performs maintenance tasks within facilities and public rights-of-way, working both individually and with a volunteer crew as needed. The work can be physically demanding and unclean and the Maintenance Worker may be subject… Read More »

Christene E. Rohr, 53 of Chipley, passed from this life on June 22, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.  Christene was born on August 15, 1970 in Denver, Colorado to Lawrence Rohr and Nora Ulibarri. She was a gifted artist who loved to paint and craft, and she also owned Starr… Read More »

Dear Citizens of Washington County, On behalf of The Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Office, I would like you to say Thank You! With humble hearts, full of gratitude, my team and I are excited for the opportunity to continue serving you for another term. God has truly blessed this office and… Read More »

The 2024-2025 Roulhac Middle School cheerleaders visited Studio B on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Monday, June 24, 2024, along with parents and coaches, for individual and team photos, as seen in Part 2 of these images by FPTC Photography students.   Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push… Read More »

In the United States, National Catfish Day on June 25 each year to celebrate the value of farm-raised catfish. Dive in with us as we explore some interesting facts you may not have known about catfish.  A diverse group of ray-finned fish, catfish are named for their prominent barbs, which resemble cat whiskers. These nocturnal… Read More »

The 2024-2025 Roulhac Middle School cheerleaders visited Studio B on the campus of Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida on Monday, June 24, 2024, along with parents and coaches, for individual and team photos, as seen in Part 1 of these images by FPTC Photography students.   Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push… Read More »

Sheriff Donnie Edenfield is proud to announce the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has received accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) for the first time in the history of our agency.   “When we took office in 2021, it was one of our top priorities to achieve accredited status,” Sheriff Edenfield… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, although hot, enjoyed lower than normal temperatures along with record crowds, as seen in Part 8 of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Cameron Taylor. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly… Read More »

The report of a disturbance on Douglas Ferry Rd. in New Hope, FL ended in the arrest of a Vernon man. Around 12:10 a.m., June 23rd, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence after receiving reports that a white male subject was on her front porch acting erratic by beating on the front… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, although hot, enjoyed lower than normal temperatures along with record crowds, as seen in Part 7 of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Ehren Cobart. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, although hot, enjoyed lower than normal temperatures along with record crowds, as seen in Part 6 of these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography students Cameron Taylor and Ehren Cobart. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope… Read More »

Circle D Ranch in Marianna, Florida is planning a Patriotic July 5, 2024 Celebration and Fireworks Show, as seen below. Entertainment includes Shane Owens and JD Taylor, food vendors will be on-site and the day culminates in a grand fireworks display. Circle D says, ‘We’re excited to include an old car cruise in the event,… Read More »

National Pralines Day is on June 24 that celebrates a nut-based creamy confection that can be enjoyed in an assortment of ways. Pralines are a smooth and sweet treat made with nuts, sugar, and sometimes cream. They can be used in cookies, candy, and as a paste and they’re often made with pecans or almonds.… Read More »

An arrest has been made following an investigation into the death of a Panama City man. Early this morning, Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kyle Michael Porter, 24, of Chipley, FL in connection with the death of Randy Joseph Lynn. WCSO received a call on April 27th in reference to a shooting that had occurred… Read More »

International Widows Day, celebrated every year on June 23, is a special day established by the United Nations dedicated to addressing the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents. Did you know that widowhood is more common than you think? Yes, the U.S. Census Bureau says that there are more than… Read More »