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Chipley police officers justified in Walmart shooting
Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office deemed the January 18 shooting of Shawn…
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Lions, tigers and bears … not in Washington County: Commissioners reviewing plans for possible drive-through safari park
A special exemption to operate an animal safari park on two parcels of land designated agriculture/silviculture was approved by the…
Archaeologists find possible remains of Holms Town
The Washington County Historical Society obtained a grant after artifacts were unearthed during Hurricane Michael that are believed to be…
Washington County voters sign petition to legalize recreational marijuana
The legalization of recreational marijuana use in Florida is gaining momentum as a petition campaign by the political committee Smart…
Sports
CHS boys basketball No. 2 in the state
The Chipley High School boys basketball team fell just short of winning the Class 1A State Final against Williston on…
Bay Point Billfish Open slated for June
More than a decade after the last Bay Point Billfish Tournament, a new Blue Marlin tournament is coming back to…
DeSantis Dives into Transgender Swimmer Debate
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis waded further into gender politics Tuesday, issuing a proclamation that said a swimmer from Sarasota is the nations best female in the 500-meter
State News
Campground owners could get legal shield
By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the proposal pointing to “inherent risk,” a Florida House panel…
Convicted murderer given life sentence
Asher Martin was sentenced to life in prison Friday for second-degree murder and principal to arson in the 2020 stabbing…
Sanders Gets Respectful Welcome at Conservative College
The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile….
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Community & Faith
Tickets on sale for HCHS Gospel Music Weekend
The Holmes County High School Music Department will present a Gospel Music Weekend on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m….
Wrestling Against Cancer 8 to benefit Southport native
The pro wrestling community is once again coming together to fight a common opponent – cancer. The Wrestling Against Cancer…
West Florida Baptist Association hosts first annual 5K, Funds raised for nonprofit One More Child
The West Florida Baptist Association (WFBA) recently held the first annual 5K run with proceeds going to One More Child….