A 33-year-old woman from Bonifay is in critical condition following a collision with a tractor-trailer on County Road 276 (Clayton Road) on Tuesday 25 February, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred as the woman was traveling westbound on CR 276 while negotiating a left-hand curve. Simultaneously, a 71-year-old driver from Caryville […]
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the WCSO Barrel Race on Friday, February 21, at 5 pm at the Washington County Equestrian Center, located at 2574 Daniel’s Lake Road. This public event invites participants and spectators to enjoy an evening of barrel racing. Those interested in competing can register through https://saddlebook.com/events/9259. For residents seeking […]
HANNAH COLLINS | The News The 2025 Panhandle Watermelon Festival, a long-standing tradition in the Central Panhandle, is set to take place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Chipley. As part of the festivities, the annual Big Melon Contest will offer growers a chance to showcase their watermelon-growing skills and compete for […]
HANNAH COLLINS | The News An article by Frances Carruthers, a writer for the travel website Love Exploring, listed Chipley as one of the most beautiful cities in Florida. Chipley, ranked at #30, was credited by Carruthers for its vibrant cultural life and natural beauty. “One of the biggest draws is Main Street Market, a […]
Sheriff Kevin Crews and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude to long-time resident Dr. John Savage for his donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches (FSYR) in a release on February 6 Monday, February 3, FSYR representative Joanne Thomas was presented with the donation, made in honor of Investigator Duran Harrison’s daughter. Dr. […]
Washington County Fire Services (WCFS) has received a donation of pet oxygen masks. According to a press release by WCFS, these are specialized masks that are a much-needed addition to their department, as they allow first responders to assist pets suffering from smoke inhalation- whether they are conscious or in need of resuscitation after exposure […]
Authorities from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Chipley man and woman following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving two minors. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation was initiated after a report was filed alleging that Michael Raymond Harper, 39, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with two children […]
A GoFundMe account has been created for two Chipley residents who were victims of a road rage shooting in Panama City Saturday, February 22. According to the Panama City Police Department, Georgeann Garner was fatally shot while her daughter Marileigh Lewis was left in critical condition. The fundraiser, organized by Garner’s friend, Sandra Pearson, says […]
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has filed 17 additional felony charges against Alexander John Mauldin, who remains incarcerated at the Washington County Jail. These charges stem from the possession of obscene material depicting child sexual conduct. Under Florida Statutes, Mauldin’s charges have been enhanced to second-degree felonies due to his possession of 10 or […]
A Wausau woman has been arrested on felony charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a Fifth Ave. residence. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), at approximately 9:20 a.m., February 12 the Washington County Drug Task Force executed the warrant at a home located on Fifth Ave. in Wausau. WCSO SWAT, along […]
A Washington County woman has been arrested for her involvement with a molestation case. This morning, 29 year old Angel Nichole Carrillo of Chipley was arrested and charged with child neglect after Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received a call reporting alleged sexual misconduct. According to WCSO, during the investigation, Carrillo confessed to knowing about […]
A woman whose victims say stole more than $1 million from their business over nearly a decade was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday, State Attorney Larry Basford announced. Pamela Lynn Wilson, 66, of Panama City, previously entered an “open plea” of No Contest to Grand Theft over $100,000 and Organized Scheme to Defraud […]
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 […]
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