WCSO nearly recovered from cyber attack
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is nearly done recovering from last week’s ransomware cyber attack. WCSO Information Technology (IT) staff…
West Florida Baptist Association hosts first annual 5K, Funds raised for nonprofit One More Child
The West Florida Baptist Association (WFBA) recently held the first annual 5K run with proceeds going to One More Child….
Caryville man being evaluated for psychological competency in case of alleged sexual assault on a child
A Caryville man is awaiting a neuropsychiatry competency exam to determine his ability to stand trial in a sexual assault…
WCSO under cyber-attack Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning Washington County Sheriff’s Office came under a ransomware cyber attack. While the attack is ongoing, the WCSO…
From cadet to commander, Destiny Gregory shows transformative power of JROTC
For 18-year-old cadet Major Destiny Dawn Gregory, climbing the ranks of leadership in Vernon High School’s JROTC program has the…
Sunny Hills man hopes to be reunited with antique walking stick
After nearly half a century of many miles and adventures, Sunny Hills resident Tom Reigle is hopeful that someone will…
Commissioners talk broadband, landings and roads
A representative from Wildstar Networks came before the Washington County Board of County Commissioners to provide an update and answer…
City of Chipley honors firefighter, approve resolutions
The Chipley City Council approved several resolutions and honored a firefighter for 50 years of service when they met in…
Truette elected president of Florida Association of Rural EMS Providers
Washington County EMS Director Randy Truette was recently elected as president of the Florida Association of Rural EMS Providers (FAREMS),…
Chipley man found guilty of trafficking meth
A Washington County jury took only 17 minutes to render a guilty verdict in an methamphetamine trafficking case. 50-year-old William…