FWC offering license-free fishing events in June
Staff ReportThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will allow residents and visitors alike to go fishing in Florida without…
Read MoreChipley issues precautionary boil water notice
A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for customers on Holley Avenue from MLK Dr. to Hwy. 77 and…
Read More‘Melons and Music are comin in hot
The 66th Annual Panhandle Watermelon will be held Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 at Jim Trawick Park and…
Read MoreLawmakers eye roof claims, lawsuits, reinsurance
Jim SaundersHeading into a special session next week to address the states troubled property-insurance market, legislative leaders said late Friday they…
Read MoreFDOT issues traffic advisories
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Holmes and Washington counties as crews perform construction and…
Read MorePike tapped as new VHS head coach
Special to the NewsPending school board approval, Coach Trey Pike is being recommended as Vernon High School’s new athletic director and head football…
Read MoreFPTC ranked top community college in state
Diane M. MooreFlorida Panhandle Technical College (FPTC) was recently named the number one community college in the state by Best Colleges. Best…
Read MoreWashington County Historical Society hosts reception for veterans
The Washington County Historical Society on Friday held a punch reception honoring veterans. The event was held to not only…
Read MoreCollier sworn in as Fourteenth Judicial Circuit judge
Devin Collier was sworn in as Florida's 14th Judicial Circuit's newest judge during an investiture ceremony held at the Bay…
Read MoreCHS girls track wins big at meet
Chipley High School girls track team had a successful turn at Tommy Oliver Stadium on March 21 with team members…
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