Muslim rights group challenges DeSantis order
Staff ReportThe Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that…
Read MoreTech law fight continues into 2026
A constitutional challenge to a Florida law passed in 2021 that placed restrictions on social-media platforms will continue well into…
Read MoreState vaccine mandate repeal fuels debate
Over objections from pediatricians and infectious-disease specialists, Florida health officials on Friday took initial steps toward eliminating some vaccine requirements…
Read MoreChipley City Council receives firefighter grant and adopts new fines policy
During the Chipley City Council meeting on December 9, the council met to discuss regular business, including a grant received…
Read MoreFlorida and Texas target abortion drugs
Florida and Texas on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging more than two decades of federal decisions that cleared the way…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to discovery of narcotics
On Thursday December 11, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing…
Read MoreKMS hosts first Elementary Beta Club induction
Kate M. Smith Elementary School celebrated a milestone on Thursday, December 11, by hosting its inaugural Elementary Beta Club induction…
Read More‘Rural Renaissance’ gets go-ahead
A Senate committee Wednesday unanimously approved a wide-ranging proposal dubbed the “rural renaissance” bill, setting it up to go to…
Read MoreTwo critically injured in Washington County collision
Two Dothan residents suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening following a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle at the intersection…
Read MoreTwo in custody after traffic stop in Vernon
On December 9, while on patrol in Vernon, investigators with the Washington County Drug Task Force attempted to stop a…
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