Jury finds Gainey guilty
Washington County NewsDay one of the attempted second-degree murder trial of Shawn Thomas Gainey began on Tuesday in a Washington County courthouse…
Read MoreMan sustains minor injuries in Interstate crash
The driver of a DynaFire work van sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle crash on Monday afternoon at mile…
Read MoreWorm Fiddin Fest returns
After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caryville Worm Fiddlin Festival returned Saturday, May 7.
Read MoreVernon man behind bars on warrant; stolen car
Staff ReportA Vernon man is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Panama City Beach. Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatch…
Read MoreTornado watch in effect
The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch until 6 p.m. This watch affects six Panhandle counties, including Holmes and…
Read MoreGov. DeSantis signs largest tax relief package in state’s history
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE A series of sales-tax holidays on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension…
Read MoreWashington County settles discrimination suit for $55K
CAROL KENT SMITHWashington County has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged she was discriminated against for her gender…
Read MoreGang member to be sentenced for human trafficking
A Walton County man will face sentencing May 23 in Washington County after pleading guilty to human trafficking charges that…
Read MoreDual agency pursuit ends in arrest
A Bonifay man is behind bars after leading Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit…
Read MoreDBPR now accepting specialty liquor license applications for Washington County
The application process is now open for purchasing a license to sell liquor in Washington County. April 25 marked the…
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