On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Photography and Television Production Programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography in Chipley received a donation from local resident John Ehlert of Sunny Hills. Ehlert was an avid photographer, and recently decided to clean out a lot of older and outdated camera equipment. Discovering the Photography, Video and Television… Read More »

Anesthesia Tech Day is celebrated on March 31 every year. The day honors technologists and technicians for their contributions toward anesthesiology and healthcare. Anesthesiologists are integral members of the global medical field, and their efforts are unparalleled. It’s a day of education for aspiring medical and healthcare professionals, a celebration of scientific breakthroughs, and fundraising… Read More »

Part 2- The City of Vernon invited Real Florida Magazine to the Annual Vernon Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10AM to 2PM at the Vernon Sportsplex, as seen in Part 2 of these images by Paul Goulding Photography.

Happy Easter. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead after his crucifixion and burial. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday church service of the year. According to Christian Scripture (Isaiah 53), Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah and Savior of the World. The resurrection refers to Jesus coming back to life… Read More »

Part 1- The City of Vernon invited Real Florida Magazine to the Annual Vernon Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10AM to 2PM at the Vernon Sportsplex, as seen in Part 1 of these images by Paul Goulding Photography.

The “Colors of Autism 5K Fun Run” Family Fun Day is a Family Friendly, AutismAwareness/Acceptance and Fundraising Event for Chipola Area Autism Resource Center(CAARC) a 501c3 non-profit serving families in Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, andLiberty Counties. Half of the funds raised will go to fund scholarships for NextStep at Endeavor Academy Transition Program. Where: Citizens… Read More »

Cy Cope Chance, 63 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2024, at Piedmont Healthcare in Columbus, GA surrounded by his loving family.  Cy was born on February 14, 1961 in Chipley, Florida to Roy and Mary Joan (Prescott) Chance. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, he was… Read More »

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. Untreated bipolar disorder can result in poor job or school performance, damaged relationships,… Read More »

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence off Hwy 77 in reference to a physical disturbance at approximately 7:31 p.m. on March 27th.   Deputies arrive on scene to find the victim with visible injury to her right eye. She stated her husband punched her in the face before leaving the residence after a… Read More »

Scientists have found a connection between long-term use of common acid reflux medications and an increased risk of dementia. The study, published in the journal Neurology, revealed that individuals who consumed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years were 33% more likely to develop the cognitive disorder. These medications are widely used to… Read More »

The City of Vernon invites you to the Annual Vernon Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10AM to 2PM at the Vernon Sportsplex.

Clayton Kyle Clemmons, age 52, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 23, 2024.   He was born November 18, 1971, in Tallahassee, Florida. Kyle was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jerry Clemmons, and his brother, Jerry Kieth Clemmons.   Kyle is survived by his mother, Beverly Marie Steverson, his son Levi Kolton Clemmons… Read More »

Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting, a characteristic that finds expression in the German word Karfreitag (“Sorrowful Friday”). Following the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), the mainstream of Christian tradition has held that… Read More »

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office has announced today that Anthony Hicks Jr., a resident of Kinard, Florida, has been formally charged with an open count of murder in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old Marcus Kale Fournier of Bonifay. The tragic incident occurred on March 26, 2024. Hicks, currently detained at the Calhoun County… Read More »

No, this day is not talking about mops or brooms (although it’s certainly good to be very thankful for them, of course!) but National Something On a Stick Day is all about celebrating foods that people love to eat – and this amazing food just happens to come on a stick! Because, who doesn’t love… Read More »