‘Ingredients are there’ for busy storm season
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida With insurers, utilities and emergency-management officials bracing for the coming months, experts continue to predict a…
Read MoreNew Washington County voluntary pre-kindergarten center under construction
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz A new voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) educational center is coming to life in the Washington County School District. The center…
Read MoreVernon man guilty of setting fire to SUV twice in one month
Special to the NewsMIKE CAZALAS, State Attorney’s Office, 14th Circuit of Florida A Vernon man was found guilty as charged Tuesday, May 21,…
Read MoreCounty to temporarily use contractor for building inspections
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As the Washington County municipal government looks to find a permanent in-house person for the role, they will temporarily…
Read MoreChipley community members discuss unregulated halfway home
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the Chipley community talked about a home in the area they say has been operating as an…
Read MoreChipley Redevelopment Agency discusses parking in downtown area
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) discussed parking needs and concerns in the downtown area during a meeting…
Read MoreVernon firefighters to train in rescue diving
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Five firefighters with the City of Vernon will undergo rescue diving training at a total cost of $2700. The…
Read MoreKent Smith Group welcomes Kinsley Cook as intern
Staff ReportKinsley Cook, a Bonifay resident, has recently come aboard Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News as an intern. Cook…
Read MoreFDOT responds to Chipley inquiries on road projects
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley recently asked the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) about issues with several road projects, answers…
Read MoreFlorida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties
Paid advertorial by Florida Power & Light Throughout 2024, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) plans to make the following…
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