Washington County third graders score above state average on FSA
Carol WyattWASHINGTON COUNTY – Florida Standards assessment results show Washington CountyÂ’s third graders are performing above the state average. The test…
Read More‘Freedom Week’ to offer Sales Tax Breaks
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE --- Florida is about to find out how much a week of sales-tax freedom translates into capitalism. Starting Thursday,…
Read MoreChipley teen charged in shooting death of brother
WASHINGTON COUNTY – A Chipley juvenile is charged with the second-degree murder of his brother. The Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office…
Read MoreSR-79 widening project starts on the final segment in Washington County
WMBBWASHINGTON COUNTY — Those traveling along State Road 79 may notice some recent changes, part of the roadway is open…
Read MoreChipley Fire Department responds to Friday morning fire
CHIPLEY – The Chipley Fire Department responded early Friday morning to a blaze at the northeast corner of Second Street…
Read MoreAnimal Tales presented at Chipley library
CHIPLEY – Washington County Library continued its summer reading program Thursday with “Animal Tales,” a presentation about creepy critters and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines to available to children ages 12-18 on Monday
Staff ReportThe Florida Department of Health in Washington County will be offering the COVID 19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12 to…
Read MorePaving the old school
David AdlersteinThe Panhandle Players, the Forgotten CoastÂ’s community theatre group, made a request to the county earlier this year to repair…
Read MoreDont let anyone take you on a phishing trip
They target small and large businesses alike. They target moms, dads, and grandparents. TheyÂ’ll take anyone phishing who wants to…
Read MoreCountys unemployment rate holds, work force still needs boost
Preliminary employment numbers released by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) show the unemployment rate to be down slightly…
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