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 5 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 Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed a long parade, due in large part to political candidates, along with a car show and a festival, with entertainment, vendors, food and the Watermelon Auction fundraiser, as seen in Part 3 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography.… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed a long parade, due in large part to political candidates, along with a car show and a festival, with entertainment, vendors, food and the Watermelon Auction fundraiser, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography.… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed a long parade, due in large part to political candidates, along with a car show and a festival, with entertainment, vendors, food and the Watermelon Auction fundraiser, as seen in Part 1 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography.… 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 4 of these photos by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading… 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 3 of these photos by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading… 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 2 of these photos by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading… 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 1 of these photos by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading… Read More »

The Town of Wausau, Florida held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024, as seen in the video (below).

Lynn Wayne Haddock, 68 of Vernon, Florida went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friend, Joe Tharp. Lynn was born on November 27, 1955 in Bonifay, Florida to Cecil Haddock and Dorothy Dykes Haddock. He was a life-long resident of Vernon and… Read More »

Summer begins with the solstice on Wednesday, June 21, 2024 marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What exactly IS the solstice? Is it really the longest day of the year? Welcome the solstice with some interesting facts and folklore. In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun travels along its northernmost path in… Read More »

The 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, expects sweltering heat (why should this year be any different?) and record crowds, as seen in these photos by Photography students at Florida Panhandle Technical College. Florida Panhandle Technical College continues to push the envelope in innovation, constantly upgrading the array… Read More »

Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently in pursuit of Jeremy Brown in the Tiger Bay area near JW Miller Rd., Hwy 2, and Hwy 179. Brown fled on foot and is expected to still be in the listed area. If you see Brown, please contact HCSO as soon as possible by calling 9-1-1… Read More »

The Town of Wausau, Florida has scheduled a monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024, as seen in the agenda (below).