County commissioners approve final budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year following a final public…
Read MoreCommissioners discuss local fuel tax
Staff ReportIn an emergency special meeting on September 11, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners discussed the renewal of the…
Read MoreChipley City Council proclaims Sept. 17–23 as Constitution Week
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, the Chipley City Council officially proclaimed the week of September 17–23 as…
Read MoreDeSantis pushes again for open carry
Governor Ron DeSantis signaled Monday, September 8 he will again push lawmakers to allow people to openly carry guns in…
Read MoreJustices eye gun age case
The U.S. Supreme Court could decide late this month whether to take up a battle about the constitutionality of a…
Read MoreHouse Committee to revisit property tax cuts; local impacts could be significant
GARRETT VALCOURTAs Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his push to reduce property taxes statewide, the Florida House Select Committee on Property Taxes…
Read MoreStates Back Florida in Social Media Fight
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a “significant interest in protecting children and youth from social media’s harms,” 27 states last week…
Read MoreHouseboat discussion continues
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners heard from residents during the non-agenda audience/public participation portion of their August 21…
Read MoreProposed lodging tax increase could be on 2026 ballot
Washington County voters could likely see a referendum regarding a lodging tax increase should commissioners approve placing the measure on…
Read MoreWausau Fire Department to officially transfer to county Oct. 1
Washington County will soon assume all operations of the Wausau Fire Department. Commissioners approved the request to execute final documents…
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