Social media post puts schools on alert, WCSO says there is no active threat
Staff ReportWashington County Sheriffs Office School Resource Deputies were made aware of a social media post going around on the popular…
Read MoreTornado watch issued for Gulf, Franklin counties
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 577 TO INCLUDE FRANKLIN, GULF AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES…
Read MoreWCSO seeks persons of interest in armed robbery
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest in an armed robbery…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicole could bring rainfall, wind gusts
Tropical Storm Nicole may bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rain and maximum wind gusts up to 35 mph to…
Read MoreEastern panhandle to see potential effects from Tropical Storm Nicole
Tropical Storm Nicole is strengthening as it approaches the Bahamas, and Floridas East Coast is likely to see the first…
Read MorePedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident Sunday night
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a 65-year-old Vernon man dead late Sunday night.
Read MoreHealth Department warns of active flu season, encourages flu vaccination
The Florida Department of Health in Gulf and Franklin Counties reported beginning to see an increase in influenza-like illness visits.…
Read MoreHere’s where to celebrate Halloween in Gulf and Franklin Counties
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Read MoreDNA lands one in jail for sexual misconduct
A Chipley man is behind bars for lewd and lascivious behavior after an investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.…
Read MoreHalloween Happenings
Halloween is just around the corner. Here are some spooky events going on this week.
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