Here is Part 1 of a few images of Washington County, Florida, as documented by Real Florida Magazine over the past 20 years. See the entire photo gallery on Facebook at Real…
January 18 is National Sanctity of Human Life Day (Pro-Life Day)
On January 18 each year, National Sanctity of Human Life Day recognizes the value of every human life. The day celebrates human life from the moment of conception and is set on…
ArtKidDoo Scheduled to Return to Downtown Chipley, Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Shivers Park
‘ArtKidDoo’ is coming back to downtown Chipley, Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Shivers Park from 11AM-2PM, as seen in these images from the 2017 ArtKidDoo event by Goulding on March…
Lois Yvonne Sims, 89 of Marianna, Florida Passes on January 15, 2026
Lois Yvonne Sims, 89, of Marianna, Florida died Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born at home in Altha, Florida on January 18, 1936, to the late Luke and Della Sapp. She…
Part 6- Washington County, Florida School District Celebrates ‘Teacher of the Year’ on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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…
January 17 is Ben Franklin’s Birthday
Each year on January 17th, we celebrate the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential historical figures. Born in 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts, Franklin lived a life that spanned multiple…
Verna Leigh Roberts, 66 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on January 16, 2026
Verna Leigh Roberts, age 66, of Bonifay, Florida passed away January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born November 7, 1959, in Chipley, Florida to the late John Ludlow Roberts and…
Vernon, Florida Schedules Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The City of Vernon, Florida has scheduled a Monthly Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as seen in the agenda (below).
US Weather Service Advises Winter Weather Potential for Sunday, January 18, 2026
An update on the winter weather potential for Sunday…. CHANGES: Winter weather advisory now in effect for Sunday morning for portions of southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama. Snow probabilities have increased, but…
Town of Wausau, Florida Holds Workshop on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Video)
The Town of Wausau, Florida held a Workshop on Thursday, January 15, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
West Florida Electric Cooperative Offers Bill Payment Options
You receive your WFEC bill in the mail each month, but did you know we offer many ways to pay your bill? Learn more at https://www.westflorida.coop/ways-to-pay.
Sarah Elizabeth Baxter, 92 of Bascom, Florida, Passes on January 11, 2026 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama
Sarah Elizabeth Baxter, age 92, of Bascom, Florida, returned to our Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Born on November 9, 1933, to Charlie and…
January 16 is Prohibition Remembrance Day
Prohibition Remembrance Day is on January 16 annually. Did you know that one of the groups that were instrumental in the passage of the 18th Amendment was the Women’s Christian Temperance Union…
Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners Meets on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Video)
The Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, January 15, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
US Weather Service Advises Potential for Wintry Precipitation on Saturday Night January 17, 2026 through Sunday January 18, 2026
We continue to monitor the potential for wintry precipitation late Saturday night through early Sunday morning. There remain large uncertainties in the amount of moisture available and if temperatures will be supportive…
Donald Andrew Rhodes, 85 Passes on January 14, 2026 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna, Florida
Donald Andrew Rhodes, age 85, passed from this life Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna, Florida. He was born in Chipley, Florida on October 18, 1940…
Defuniak Springs, Florida Special Magistrate Hearing on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (Video)
The City of Defuniak Springs, Florida Special Magistrate held hearings on Thursday, January 15, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Kirk Oliver for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Assault on January 15, 2026
At approximately 9:07 a.m. the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Friendship Church Lane in Malone. Deputies learned the dispute involved Kirk Oliver and another…
Jimmy L. Strickland, 73 of Ebro, Florida Passes on January 14, 2026
Jimmy L. Strickland, age 73 of Ebro, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on September 16, 1952 in…
2026 Washington County, Florida ‘Teacher of the Year’ Celebration Video Compilation on January 14, 2026
2026 Washington County, Florida ‘Teacher of the Year’ Celebration on January 14, 2025, produced by the Digital Video Technology program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida.