Hawkins found guilty in child sexual abuse case
Staff ReportRonald Gene Hawkins, 69, has been found guilty of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim less than 12 years…
Read MoreChipley man found guilty in 2024 fatal shooting at Diamond Head Lake
A 26-year-old Chipley man has been found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm following a trial this week in Washington…
Read MoreLife jacket station, Hunter Park splash pad to close for season September 29
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station at Culpepper Landing…
Read MoreState board approves artificial intelligence guidelines for K-12 schools, colleges
The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday, September 16 approved rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 public…
Read MoreWCBOCC announces transition to official ‘.gov’ website domain
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) recently announced a transition from its previous .com domain to a new…
Read MoreFlorida blocks undocumented students from state universities
Florida’s State University System Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to ban undocumented students from attending the state’s 12 public…
Read MoreCaryville man faces drug charges following Washington County traffic stop
A Caryville man was arrested on multiple drug-related and other charges following a traffic stop Sunday, August 31, according to…
Read MoreState certifies primary results
The Florida Elections Canvassing Commission on Thursday certified the results of the Aug. 18 primary elections, setting the stage for…
Read MoreWCSO arrests man wanted in Florida and Louisiana on warrants alleging offenses against a minor
44-year-old Alphonso Ali Smith of New Orleans, Louisiana, was arrested on Thursday, August 27, in Washington County on an active…
Read MoreFlorida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida…
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