Legal Services of North Florida to host free civil legal clinic in Vernon
Staff ReportLegal Services of North Florida (LSNF) will offer a free civil legal clinic through its Justice on the Block initiative…
Read MoreWashington County school district earns ‘B’ grade in state rankings
Terra MaplesThe Florida Department of Education released the 2024–2025 school grades, and Washington County School District was officially elevated to a…
Read MoreChipley Council considers reserved parking proposal for downtown businesses
GARRETT VALCOURTDowntown business owners are seeking relief from ongoing parking challenges, prompting a request to the Chipley City Council during its…
Read MoreChipley’s Chaos 8U softball team claims world series championship
Chipley’s own Chaos 8U softball team has returned home as champions after capturing the 8U World Series title in Panama…
Read MoreWCSO arrests one for failure to comply with sex offender registration.
A registered sex offender is in custody after failing to comply with state-mandated sexual offender registration requirements, according to the…
Read MoreChipley man arrested after multi-county crime spree and pursuit
A Chipley man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and a series of burglaries that spanned multiple locations in…
Read MoreVernon Coaching shakeup sparks a community call to action
As the start of the high school football season approaches, Vernon High School is navigating a leadership change within its…
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue seeks to partner with Washington County for emergency missions
At last week’s Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Panhandle Search and Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, requested a…
Read MoreChipley crew reels in big catch at the Billfish Open
The crew of Hard Money, including several Chipley natives, made a strong showing at the 2025 Bay Point Billfish Open,…
Read MoreVernon man charged with child abuse.
(WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL; June 30, 2025) – A Vernon man is in custody, facing aggravated child-abuse charges for cruelty toward…
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