TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters. The measure, which appeared on the ballot as Amendment 4, received support from 57 percent of voters, short of the […]
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, pumped nearly $144.6 million into the proposed constitutional amendment. The Quincy-based company’s contributions made up more […]
After concerns rise about school safety following a nationwide increase in virtual and in person threats, local school boards are taking measures to ensure school safety. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Holmes District School Board (HDSB), as well as Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Washington County School District (WCSD) have worked […]
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at Carter Circle. The proposal comes from Vertical Bridge and property owner Glenda Sue Hooper. The tower will be under AT&T with 5G service not being a proposed service for the tower. The structure will be […]
The First Presbyterian Church in Chipley took a significant step in preserving a piece of its history on Wednesday, as it unveiled its historic church bell for the first time since 1938. The bell, which originally rang out in 1904, has been a longstanding symbol of the church’s heritage. It was moved to the new […]
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at Carter Circle. The proposal comes from Vertical Bridge and property owner Glenda Sue Hooper. The tower will be under AT&T with 5G service not being a proposed service for the tower. The structure will be […]
The Chipley Police Department, in collaboration with Florida State Probation and Parole, carried out an operation at a residence on Pecan Street in Chipley on December 30. The effort led to the arrest of Kyree Devante Burns and Angela Michelle Wright, both of whom were on active probation, and resulted in the seizure of illegal […]
STAFF REPORT According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), a 53-year-old man has been arrested for molesting a child under 12 years of age. WCSO stated they received a call reporting an allegation of sexual misconduct between a 53-year-old man and a 9-year-old female. According to a press release from WCSO, investigators initiated an […]
STAFF REPORT A pursuit in Washington County this morning resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Alex S. Daniel. According to a press release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, The Florida Highway Patrol initiated the traffic stop after observing Daniel driving in the opposite lane on State Road 79. Despite attempts to stop the vehicle, […]
A 30-year-old was arrested for molesting a child under the age of 12 on December 20. Once an official report was filed, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation. The report alleged Joshua Charles Mineer of Chipley had touched a child in a lewd and lascivious manner. The victim provided statements which revealed the […]
John Hawkins Jr. was arrested in connection to a February 2023 arson case in Bonifay, Florida on July 2, 2024. Following legal proceedings, Hawkins entered a plea of no contest to multiple charges and was sentenced on December 4, 2024. His sentence includes two years of Community Control, 13 years of probation, and 100 hours […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigators, in collaboration with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two individuals following a narcotics investigation on Captain Fritz Road in Ebro. A search warrant was executed around 6:45 p.m., leading to the discovery of methamphetamine, cocaine, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and scales. Victoria Irene Duncan, 35, and Cameron Lane Weafer, […]
TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters. The measure, which appeared on the ballot as Amendment 4, received support from 57 percent of voters, short of the […]
A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, pumped nearly $144.6 million into the proposed constitutional amendment. The Quincy-based company’s contributions made up more […]
As a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed at our small nativity scene. I loved looking at all the characters gathered devotedly around the newborn child: Mary and Joseph, the angels, the shepherds, the wise men – even the animals. The scene was […]
Michael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the Birmingham area as interim pastor for what became an eight-month assignment. I enjoyed the experience immensely preaching three times a week, attending deacons meetings and visiting the sick. I learned a lot and had a […]
Jim Saunders
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