Sheriff Crews makes history with consecutive unopposed re-elections
NATALIE HOLTONWashington County Sheriff Kevin Crews has made history as being the county’s first sheriff to go two consecutive elections without…
Read MoreFire at the Arc building in Chipley: no injuries reported
GARRETT VALCOURTOn Wednesday, The Arc Building of Washington County and Holmes County, located at 1335 South Blvd, was the scene of…
Read MoreWCPL children’s program receives national award
The Washington County Public Library (WCPL) received a national award from the National Association of Counties for the library’s “1,000…
Read MoreVernon Residents Raise Concerns Over Residential Property’s Commercial Use
Vernon residents expressed significant concerns during last week’s city council meeting regarding a residentially zoned property applying for a business…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to arrest of Vernon Man, Jackson Lee Haddock, on methamphetamine charges
A routine traffic stop in Vernon, FL resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old man with an active warrant. Jackson…
Read MoreVernon man, Brandon Shelly Peoples arrested after disturbance leads to arrest for methamphetamines
A disturbance on Douglas Ferry Road in New Hope, FL resulted in the arrest of a Vernon resident, highlighting ongoing…
Read MoreChipley man arrested in Bay County homicide
Staff ReportThe Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a local man for a murder that took place in Panama…
Read MoreCHS Basketball Player receives State Honor
Chipley High School (CHS) student, Albert “Ace” McKinnie has been awarded the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) Class 1A…
Read MoreK9 Hannibal of Washington County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donated Body Armor
WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL – In a significant boost to law enforcement safety, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has…
Read MoreVehicle Accident on State Route 79 results in fatality
Florida Highway Patrol has reported a vehicle wreck on State Road 79 around 10:25 pm on June 18, 2024. The…
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