Xtreme Bounty Racing Motorsports returns to Vortex Spring Nov. 10-13
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Xtreme Bounty Racing Motorsports returns to Vortex Spring Nov. 10-13

The mud will fly at Nov. 10-13 as Xtreme Bounty Racing (XBR) Motorsports returns to The Original Vortex Spring for during the organization’s last event of the season. The event will feature dirt drag races on Friday night, bounty hole mud racing on Saturday, and the return of the ATV rodeo. With cash prizes totaling…

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Tourist development councils encourage residents to display historical items for documentary series

The reality television show “American Pickers†documents the search for historical artifacts across America and is reportedly considering coming to Florida. The tourist development councils for Washington, Holmes, and Jackson counties would like the show to come to the Panhandle and so is looking to talk to residents who might have items that could be…

WAVE coach Amos Spires honored at Special Olympics Gala 
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WAVE coach Amos Spires honored at Special Olympics Gala 

Amos Spires, a coach with the Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) in the Washington County School District, was recently honored at the Special Olympics Florida Champions Gala on Oct. 28 in Orlando. Spires was on hand to celebrate his Special Olympics Florida Coach of The Year 2023, a news release said. Washington County Athlete…

FWC announces closure of recreational hogfish harvest
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FWC announces closure of recreational hogfish harvest

Hogfish recreational harvest closed in state and federal waters off the east coast of Florida and the Florida Keys starting Nov. 1, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently announced. “This closure includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, which is on the Gulf side of Florida and up the Atlantic…

HCA, WCN now open in new location
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HCA, WCN now open in new location

The offices of the Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News are now operating out of a new location, parent company Kent Smith Group announced Monday.  The office for the community newspapers did not have far to go, having moved just across the street from its old location on North Railroad Avenue in Chipley to…

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Vernon pedestrian injured in vehicle fire

A 56-year-old pedestrian from Vernon was injured after attempting to extinguish a vehicle fire at the intersection of state roads 79 and 20. The unidentified man was seriously injured on Saturday, Oct. 28, after he stopped to assist a vehicle truck pulling a utility trailer engulfed in flames, a news release from the Florida Highway…

Empty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
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Empty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary

One of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund–based in Panama City–officially begins soon. “Every dollar raised brings food, housing and other important services to those who need it most,†a news release said. “The Panama City Corps Office serves six counties across the  panhandle…

Chipley Tigers triumph in regional semi-final, advance to finals

Chipley Tigers triumph in regional semi-final, advance to finals

The Chipley Tigers volleyball team showcased their dominance once again on the court as they clashed with the Jay Royals in the regional semi-final game held at The Tiger Den on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Tigers emerged victorious in three sets, with scores of 25-22 in the first and second sets and 25-20 in the…

Chipley Garden Club awards Yard of the Month for October
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Chipley Garden Club awards Yard of the Month for October

Kimberly Toole was awarded Yard of the Month for October by the Chipley Garden Club. “Toole’s home garden features an assorted palette of colors in a lovely border that wraps around her home,†the Garden Club said in a news release. “Toole will receive a beautiful certificate to commemorate the win.†The Garden Club announced…