Short pursuit lands one in jail, WCSO seeking second
Staff ReportWASHINGTON COUNTY – A Caryville man fled on foot after a failed traffic stop but his passenger, a Chipley woman,…
Read MoreOld Town man in custody for battery on LEO/Firefighter
Diane M. Moore**UPDATE** BONIFAY The early morning scene of an accident on Interstate 10 at mile marker 106 was more than…
Read MoreSuspect killed in TN officer-involved shooting days after release from WCSO
Carol WyattNASHVILLE, TENN. – A suspect recently arrested by Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office was shot and killed in an officer involved…
Read MoreVernon approves retroactive payments for admin staff
VERNON – Members of the Vernon City Council met in special session Thursday, September 30, to discuss retroactive pay of…
Read MoreEMS shortage impacting local agencies
WASHINGTON AND HOLMES COUNTIES – Imagine calling for an ambulance and being told one is not immediately available due to…
Read MoreChipley man arrested after fleeing from traffic stop
A motorcyclist was arrested on fleeing and eluding charges after leading Washington County deputies on a short pursuit on Thursday.…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
A recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
WMBBA recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreMinimum wage hike takes effect
Jim TurnerMinimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week. After just over 60 percent of voters…
Read MoreJudge blocks key parts of ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — More than two years after a fierce legislative debate, a federal judge on Tuesday blocked key parts of…
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