Gaston Road fire more than halfway contained
Washington County NewsAccording to officials the Gaston Road Fire in New Hope is 60 percent contained after spreading to more than 150…
Read MoreWildfire causes evacuations near Gaston Road
Staff ReportSeveral homes have been evacuated in the area of Gaston Road and Shell Landing Road in Vernon due to a…
Read MoreChipley announces Operation Clean Up dates
CHIPLEY The City of Chipley will be hosting Operation Clean Up during the month of April in hopes of…
Read MoreWashington County schools closed Thursday for inclement weather
Washington County Schools are closed tomorrow due to the threat of inclement weather. The schools will be closed to all…
Read MoreParents express concerns over school districts athletic practices
CAROL KENT SMITHAbout 30 parents convened Monday at a special workshop of the Washington County School Board to express concerns regarding some…
Read MoreNew Pre-K sites proposed for Washington County
Plans to construct two new Pre-Kindergarten sites are in early stages for the Washington County School District. Marianna-based Donofro Architects…
Read MoreDomestic dispute ends in felony arrest
On March 27 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriffs Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on River Lake…
Read MoreSpring break traffic stops lead to drug arrests in Washington County
Today, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies and their K-9s have performed several traffic stops resulting in two unrelated felony arrests.…
Read MoreCommissioners approve budget amendment for Supervisor of Elections
During their March 24 regular session meeting, Washington County Commissioners granted Supervisor of Elections Carol Rudd a budget amendment regarding…
Read MoreJudge Orders Information on New Elections bill
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE A federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly…
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