Agriculture ‘Enclave’ bill signed into law
Staff ReportGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday night allowing single-family homes to be built on some property zoned for agriculture.…
Read MoreWashington County announces first project at Industrial Rail Park
Washington County officials have announced the first major development at the Washington County Industrial Rail Park, marking a step forward…
Read MoreFlorida seeks to bar undocumented immigrants from state colleges
Undocumented immigrants would be barred from admission to state colleges under a proposed rule by the Florida Department of Education.…
Read MoreChipley man arrested in sexual battery investigation
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chipley man on Wednesday following an investigation into a reported sexual offense involving…
Read MoreFlorida creating high school U.S. History class for college credit
Some Florida high school students could be sitting in new college-level American history classes next year, as the state creates…
Read MoreBrief pursuit on Highway 77 leads to meth arrest
On Sunday, April 12, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreAARP Driver Safety Course coming to Washington County Council on Aging
The Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, April 22, designed to…
Read MoreSix taken into custody by WCSO after altercation in Caryville
On Friday, April 10, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a report of a physical altercation at 3909…
Read MoreGas prices rise again amid Iran war
Gas prices in Florida rose an average of 24 cents in the past week, climbing past the $4 mark as…
Read More4-H youth shine at Panhandle Poultry Project Show
Youth from Holmes and Washington counties recently demonstrated their skills at the annual 4-H Panhandle Poultry Project Show, formerly known…
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