CRA reviews grant status, updates administrative items
Ali MorelandThe Chipley Redevelopment Agency met on Tuesday, February 17 to handle administrative items following a month with no new grant…
Read More‘Missy’s Law’ advances in Senate
Staff ReportA bill that would require people convicted of certain dangerous crimes to be immediately taken into custody unanimously passed the…
Read MoreFirefighters visit Washington County Christian School for fire safety lesson
AMBER PATINOWashington County Firefighters recently visited Washington County Christian School to teach students about fire safety and give them a hands‑on…
Read MoreNFCH’s Dr. John Byrd receives United Healthcare’s 2025 Hero Award
Northwest Florida Community Hospital’s Dr. John Byrd has been honored with United Healthcare’s 2025 Hero Award, a recognition celebrating exceptional…
Read MoreVernon weightlifters shine at State Championships
Vernon High School’s (VHS) Corissa Peterson and Rashall Peterson recently closed out their girls weightlifting season by competing at the…
Read MoreCasey DeSantis’ food testing program snubbed in budget plans
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ food testing program could stall as quickly as it began. The House and Senate released…
Read MoreFHSAA releases new class 1A Districts as Rural Class is eliminated
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) eliminating the Rural Class and merging those programs into Class 1A, officials…
Read MoreResidents gather in Vernon for annual Black History Parade and Celebration
Washington County residents gathered at Campbell Park in Vernon over the weekend for the Black History Parade and Celebration, an…
Read MoreNorthwest Florida Water Management District issues Water Shortage Warning Order amid drought concerns
With drought conditions persisting across the region, the Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued multiple advisories aimed at reducing…
Read MoreHouse seeks to bar emergency funds for immigration enforcement
A fund that pays for emergency preparation and response is set to expire Monday, but the House and Senate are…
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