Fountain woman in custody after attempt to flee
Staff ReportWASHINGTON COUNTY – At around 7 p.m. on August 9, Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office deputies made several attempts to complete…
Read MoreAs cases surge, county leaders urge vaccination
David AdlersteinWith Franklin and Gulf county residents getting vaccinated at about two-thirds the rate of entire state, and a dramatic increase…
Read MoreGAC President Derwin White passes away at age 55
Carol WyattVernon native and President of GAC Contractors Derwin White passed away Saturday, July 31. White, 55, was part of overseeing…
Read MoreCourts step up COVID-19 protocols
The Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday issued an administrative order directing circuits to modify and extend…
Read MoreDeSantis says order will block mask requirements in schools
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he will issue an executive order to prohibit school districts from imposing mask-wearing…
Read MoreBack to school tax holiday begins Saturday
TALLAHASSEE — With most students expected to be in classrooms next month, after many learned online for at least part…
Read MoreVernon holds emergency meeting, fires public works employee after molestation arrest
VERNON – Vernon City Council met in special session Wednesday, July 28, to address the recent arrest of a temporary…
Read MoreWausau Possum Fest and Fun Day returns Aug. 7
WAUSAU – After a pared-down 2020, organizers of WausauÂ’s iconic Possum Festival and Fun Day say the event is making…
Read MoreFDOT: Traffic signal will remain at U.S. 90, 2nd St.
CHIPLEY – Florida Department of Transportation has reconsidered a recommendation to remove the traffic signal located at U.S. Highway 90…
Read MoreSchool board adopts tentative budget
Washington County School Board adopted the millage and approved the districtÂ’s tentative budget for the 2021-22 school year in budget…
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