Washington County to receive fire service grants from state
AMBER PATINOWashington County Fire Services Coordinator Justin Barron presented three grant awards from the Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program to the…
Read MoreMedicaid expansion amendment delayed to 2028 ballot
Staff ReportBackers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand eligibility for Medicaid coverage have shelved putting the measure on the…
Read MoreCounty commissioners approve final budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year following a final public…
Read MoreChipley VPK receives award for earning “Above Expectations” designation
On Monday, September 22, the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Northwest Florida recognized Chipley VPK Center staff for receiving an…
Read MoreBeta Club welcomes new members from CHS, RMS
The National Senior Beta Club held an induction ceremony Wednesday, September 17 and welcomed 66 new members from Chipley High…
Read MoreCommunity Resource Fair to offer free services, food, and support
Croire Consulting Group, Inc. and Neighborhood Build will host a Community Resource Fair on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 11…
Read MoreOrchard Collective to host free community lunch
The Orchard Collective, a local Bible study group that meets weekly at Farrah Jane’s Boutique, will host a free community…
Read MoreVernon scuba shop hosts cleanup day along Holmes Creek
Ali MorelandInspired by the crystal-clear waters of Holmes Creek after weeks of little to no rain, S.E.A. Divers Scuba owner Ashton…
Read MoreCreative team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms
Special to the NewsIf necessity is the mother of invention, then experience is the mother of innovation. For a century now, Florida Power…
Read MoreFlorida lawmakers weigh sweeping property tax changes
A state House panel Monday began a two-day review of property taxes as it looks at potential changes that could…
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