Harrison named Outlying County Investigator of the Year by GCCAC
AMBER PATINOThe Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC) recently recognized Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Investigator Duran Harrison as its Outlying…
Read MoreCommunity steps up to help family after fire on Christmas day
The community is rallying around Jason and Melissa Martin after a fire destroyed their family home at 1330 Church Ave…
Read MorePursuit leads to arrest on multiple charges
Staff ReportOn December 21, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreWCSO high speed pursuit ends in arrest
On December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at…
Read MoreChipley Christmas Fest draws crowds downtown
The Chipley Christmas Fest and Parade brought the community together in the spirit of the season on Friday, December 19,…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals’ Operation Northern Lights recovers 43 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in conjunction with numerous law enforcement partners, led a missing child operation in December that…
Read MoreWCBOCC moves forward on EMS upgrades, accepts vulnerability assessment grant
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) held its regular meeting Thursday, December 18, approving the purchase of a…
Read MorePlans for Ronny’s Car Wash proceed
After initially failing to secure approval for a development order in August, plans to build Ronny’s Car Wash in Chipley…
Read MoreAbel recognized for service
Washington County Emergency Management’s Public Safety Director Lynne Abel was honored at the Emergency Management Region 1 meeting in Walton…
Read MoreState issues clarification on license plate frame law
State officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality…
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