Commissioners disagree on Wheeler contract
Diane M. MooreThe extension of a contract with Wheeler Emergency Management Contractors was the sole item on the agenda when the Washington…
Read MoreDeSantis enters race, vows to ‘get the job done’
Jim TurnerGov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online discussion with…
Read MoreFire departments in dire need of volunteers
Washington County’s fire departments are in critical need of volunteers to fill their rosters with people who want to help…
Read MoreCitizen calls for county commission chairman’s resignation
Chairman Tray Hawkins had his resignation called for by a citizen during the non-agenda portion of the Washington County Board…
Read MoreCity reaches tentative lease agreement for new tap house, food truck pad
Chipley City Council voted 4-1 in the April 11 meeting to approve a lease for parking spots in the city…
Read MoreGrants bring new equipment to fire departments
Residents in the south end of Washington County can feel a little safer thanks to equipment recently purchased with grant…
Read MoreLions, tigers and bears … not in Washington County: Commissioners reviewing plans for possible drive-through safari park
A special exemption to operate an animal safari park on two parcels of land designated agriculture/silviculture was approved by the…
Read MoreCommissioners talk broadband, landings and roads
A representative from Wildstar Networks came before the Washington County Board of County Commissioners to provide an update and answer…
Read MoreCity of Chipley honors firefighter, approve resolutions
The Chipley City Council approved several resolutions and honored a firefighter for 50 years of service when they met in…
Read MoreTruette elected president of Florida Association of Rural EMS Providers
Washington County EMS Director Randy Truette was recently elected as president of the Florida Association of Rural EMS Providers (FAREMS),…
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