Today, we proudly honor the dedication and bravery of our first responders- the men and women of our Fire Department, Police Department, EMS and Public Works. Your unwavering commitment to protecting and…
Gregory Alan Varner, 64 of Westville, Florida Passes on October 25, 2025
Gregory ‘Greg’ Alan Varner, age 64, of Westville, Florida passed away October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born June 7, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Varner was preceded in death…
City of DeFuniak Springs City Council Meets on Monday, October 27, 2025 (Video)
The City of DeFuniak Springs City Council met in Council chambers on Monday, October 27, 2025 as seen in this video (below).
Hurricane Melissa Makes Turn to North-Northeast and Strengthens to Sustained 175 mph Winds
Melissa has made the turn to the north to northeast as expected and the monster storm has strengthened again in terms of air pressure. It still has sustained winds at 175 mph….
October 28 is Statue of Liberty Dedication Day
The statue was a gift from the people of France to the United States, conceived as a celebration of shared ideals of liberty and the U.S. Centennial. After a long period of fundraising,…
Joyce Ann McCroan Traynom, 89 of Marianna, Florida Passes on October 26, 2025
Joyce Ann McCroan Traynom, 89, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at her home in Marianna, Florida. She was born in San Pedro, California to Charlie and Gladys Hollister McCroan. She…
Darrell Eugene Clark, 64 of Grand Ridge, Florida Passes on October 26, 2025
Darrell Eugene Clark, age 64, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family at his home in Grand Ridge, FL. The family will receive friends for visitation…
Hurricane Melissa Captured From Space By Camera Mounted On International Space Station
A camera mounted on the International Space Station filmed Hurricane Melissa in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, October 26, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
City of DeFuniak Springs City Council Meets on Monday, October 27, 2025 (Video)
The City of DeFuniak Springs City Council met in Council chambers on Monday, October 27, 2025 as seen in this video (below).
National Hurricane Center Advises Hurricane Melissa Winds Up to 165mph, Pressure Down to 908mb
Monday 11am NHC update on Melissa. Winds up to 165mph. Pressure down to 908mb. Moving west at 3mph. Expected to turn north soon. NHC: “Jamaica – Do not venture out of your…
Mary A. Griffin, 80 of Wewahitchka, Florida Passes on October 25, 2025 at Washington Nursing and Rehab Center
Mary was born on November 23, 1944 in Black, Alabama to Joseph Shirah and Carrie Jones. A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Wewahitchka, most importantly, she loved the Lord. She…
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Savannah Brette Shackelford for Resisting, Etc.
On October 26, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Washington County Communications Center received a request for agency assistance regarding the possible location of a stolen vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol advised…
Malone, Florida Announces Date of Annual Pecan Festival & Parade on November 15, 2025
The town of Malone, Florida has announced the date of the Annual Pecan Festival & Parade on November 15, 2025, as seen (below).
Hurricane Melissa Now Cat 5 as Jamaica Orders Evacuations and Warnings of Catastrophic Floods
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a category 5 storm as it tracks towards Jamaica with destructive winds and storm surge, risking catastrophic flooding. An update from the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) reported…
Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners Meets in Special Meeting on October 27, 2025
The Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners met in a Special Meeting on October 27, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Jackson County, Florida Value Adjustment Board Meets on October 27, 2025
The Jackson County, Florida Value Adjustment Board met on October 27, 2025, as seen in the video (below).
Main Street Market in Downtown Chipley, Florida is Seeking Reliable Help
We have set the bar high- can you qualify? Main Street Market in downtown Chipley, Florida is looking for someone who is team-oriented, reliable and committed to making Main Street Market a…
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National Weather Service Advises Melissa to Make Landfall Early Tuesday Morning, October 28, 2025
MOST LIKELY LANDFALL LOCATION: Between Treasure Beach & Savannah la Mar, Jamaica. The most reliable track models are Google Deepmind & ECMWF (NWP & AI). This forecast track places most of Jamaica…
Chipley, Florida High School Tigers Boys Basketball Tryouts on Monday, October 27, 2025
The Chipley, Florida High School Tigers Boys Basketball team will entertain tryouts on Monday, October 27, 2025, as seen below.