County approves one‑year moratorium on data‑center applications
SKYLA CARTERThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on the acceptance, processing, review, and approval of applications…
Read MoreWashington County voters decide three local races in primary election
Washington County voters decided three local races Tuesday, August 18, with the results determining the winners of County Commission Districts…
Read MorePlanning commission rejects special exemption for RV park, hears data center concerns
The Washington County Planning Commission voted Monday, August 3 to recommend denial of a special‑exception request for the proposed Scenic RV Park and later heard…
Read MoreHolmes County woman sentenced to seven years for crash that injured two children
A Holmes County woman has been sentenced to seven years in the Florida Department of Corrections after entering a no…
Read MoreDesantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers
Correctional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov.…
Read MoreEmergency care reaches new heights in Washington County
Washington County residents will soon have faster access to critical emergency care through a locally based air medical transport service,…
Read MoreCommissioners, state officials address Sunny Hills water system questions during June 15 meeting
Residents met with Washington County commissioners and Florida Public Service Commission representatives during a Monday, June 15 community meeting to discuss…
Read MoreBJ’s Grill reopens shortly after hit‑and‑run crash; community rallies behind owners
Despite an early‑morning hit‑and‑run crash that caused about $15,000 in damage on Sunday, June 7, BJ’s Grill welcomed customers Monday morning. Jennifer…
Read MoreNorthwest Florida counties weigh moratoriums on large‑scale AI data centers
As Northwest Florida counties weigh proposals for large‑scale AI data centers and possible moratoriums, local officials and residents are examining…
Read MoreBonifay Police reopen 2015 stabbing case; survivor now hopeful for justice
After ten and a half years, the Bonifay Police Department (BPD) has reopened its investigation into the November 2015 stabbing of…
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