Cumbie takes plea deal in 2020 shooting homicide
Washington County NewsA former correctional officer accepted a plea deal and was sentenced Wednesday for one count of second-degree murder with a…
Read MoreProperty insurer to exit Florida market
Jim SaundersUnited Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will exit Floridas troubled homeowners insurance market, forcing customers to find new coverage as…
Read More2022 Primary Election candidates thankful
State and local Primary Elections are over and the results are in with changes being made in several races. State…
Read More2022 Primary Election results are in
Preliminary results are in for the Washington County Primary Elections with 33.54 percent of voters turning out. The races included:…
Read MoreRich named editor of Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser
Staff ReportJennifer Rich has been named editor of the Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser.
Read MoreSpread the Love
Many have seen him and know that he spreads love wherever he goes. But they don't know who Decaris Hunter…
Read MoreWashington commissioners contemplate updates to boat landing usage
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners moved ahead with advertising for the amended boat ramp ordinance when they met…
Read MoreLearn how to be alligator aware
Special to the NewsWith summer in full swing, many people are working and recreating near Floridas lakes, rivers and wetland areas. Warm temperatures…
Read MoreIt’s time for the people to abolish the FBI
Jon WardAs I sat glued to the television on Monday evening, watching for the first time in our nations history the…
Read MoreRemembering Vernon High School Coach Pike
As school begins, Vernon High School students and staff are reeling from the tragic death of Athletics Director and Head…
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