‘Missy’s Law’ advances in Senate
Staff ReportA bill that would require people convicted of certain dangerous crimes to be immediately taken into custody unanimously passed the…
Read MoreVernon weightlifters shine at State Championships
Vernon High School’s (VHS) Corissa Peterson and Rashall Peterson recently closed out their girls weightlifting season by competing at the…
Read MoreCasey DeSantis’ food testing program snubbed in budget plans
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ food testing program could stall as quickly as it began. The House and Senate released…
Read MoreFHSAA releases new class 1A Districts as Rural Class is eliminated
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) eliminating the Rural Class and merging those programs into Class 1A, officials…
Read MoreResidents gather in Vernon for annual Black History Parade and Celebration
Washington County residents gathered at Campbell Park in Vernon over the weekend for the Black History Parade and Celebration, an…
Read MoreNorthwest Florida Water Management District issues Water Shortage Warning Order amid drought concerns
With drought conditions persisting across the region, the Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued multiple advisories aimed at reducing…
Read MoreHouse seeks to bar emergency funds for immigration enforcement
A fund that pays for emergency preparation and response is set to expire Monday, but the House and Senate are…
Read MoreAMVETS Post 007 celebrates 30th birthday
AMVETS Post 007 in Chipley marked a major milestone on Thursday, February 12, celebrating the post’s 30th anniversary with a…
Read MoreFPTC, WCSD team up to construct new softball parking lot
Florida Panhandle Technical College’s (FPTC) Heavy Equipment program and the Washington County School District (WCSD) recently teamed up to deliver…
Read MoreSenate panel approves bill targeting scam calls
A panel of Florida state senators on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at making it harder for fraudulent telemarketers to mask…
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