UPDATE: NWS confirms Thursdays tornado was EF-3, 200-yards wide
CAROL KENT SMITHThe National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed its preliminary estimates on Friday afternoon that the deadly tornado that passed through Washington…
Read MoreCounty still assessing tornado damage
The National Weather Service is expected to be in Washington County on Friday to conduct a damage survey which will…
Read MoreGaston Road fire 90 percent contained
Washington County NewsThe Gaston Road fire is 80 percent contained according to Emergency Management officials in a statement to Washington County News…
Read MoreTornado touchdown on Gilberts Mill Road
Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a tornado touched down in the early morning hours on Thursday on Gilberts Mill Road…
Read MoreGaston Road fire more than halfway contained
According 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
About 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…
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