Vernon Coaching shakeup sparks a community call to action
GARRETT VALCOURTAs the start of the high school football season approaches, Vernon High School is navigating a leadership change within its…
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue seeks to partner with Washington County for emergency missions
Terra MaplesAt last week’s Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Panhandle Search and Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, requested a…
Read MoreChipley crew reels in big catch at the Billfish Open
The crew of Hard Money, including several Chipley natives, made a strong showing at the 2025 Bay Point Billfish Open,…
Read MoreVernon man charged with child abuse.
Staff Report(WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL; June 30, 2025) – A Vernon man is in custody, facing aggravated child-abuse charges for cruelty toward…
Read MoreFPL announces planned upgrades for Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties to continue building a stronger, smarter grid
Special to the NewsThe company’s smart grid technology prevented more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season Special to the News We’re…
Read MoreDispute started at BOCC over $8,800
Hannah CollinsWhen the Washington County Board of Commissioners opened their June 19 meeting for public comment one resident, Benita Crittendon, had…
Read MoreBOCC moves forward with WCSO EOC take over
HANNAH COLLINS | The News Sheriff Kevin Crews of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) took another step up to…
Read MoreEbro woman arrested in molestation case
A 54 year old woman has been arrested for allegedly molesting a child under the age of 12. According to…
Read More‘Champ’ Kelly to speak to 21st Century students
HANNAH COLLINS | The News Anthony “Champ” Kelly, senior personnel executive with the Miami Dolphins, will speak to students in…
Read MoreWCSO investigation leads to arrest of Georgia man
A 43 year old Eric Jeffery Riviere has been charged after reports of sexual misconduct with a child under the…
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