WCSO mourns the loss of one of their own
CAROL KENT SMITHCHIPLEY – Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office and the local community are mourning the loss this week of a beloved WCSO…
Read MoreState unemployment claims at pre-pandemic level
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis says he anticipates “pretty good” July unemployment numbers, as a federal report Thursday showed that…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H to host open house
Staff ReportWASHINGTON COUNTY – The Washington County 4-H Club is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, August 24 from 3-5 p.m.…
Read MoreCounty tourism outpaces state’s 2nd quarter rebound
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts…
Read MoreHospitals grapple with COVID surge
About 86 percent of the 56,172 inpatient hospital beds in Florida were occupied earlier this week as the state continues…
Read MoreChipley approves noise ordinance
Washington County NewsCHIPLEY – A noise ordinance that allows for quiet hours and a sound level standard was approved when Chipley City…
Read MorePotential local impacts from T.D. Fred
WMBBPANAMA CITY — Fred is expected to gain strength back to a tropical storm by Saturday. The storm will have…
Read MoreHealth officials work to dispel vaccine rumors
The Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties is pushing forward with a clear message on vaccinations –…
Read MoreFountain woman in custody after attempt to flee
WASHINGTON COUNTY – At around 7 p.m. on August 9, Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office deputies made several attempts to complete…
Read MoreFPTC unveils ambulance simulator
CHIPLEY – The Florida Panhandle Technical College unveiled their new ambulance simulator at a ribbon cutting on Monday, August 9.…
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