Health officials work to dispel vaccine rumors
Washington County NewsThe 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
Staff ReportWASHINGTON 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.…
Read MoreMcClendon Scholarships still avaliable
MARIANNA— The Chipola College Foundation is still accepting late applications for the McLendon Educational Trust Scholarship for the Fall 2021…
Read MoreAs cases surge, county leaders urge vaccination
With 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 KENT SMITHVernon 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…
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