History Museum receives Phase I Highway 90 Corridor funds
CAROL KENT SMITHCHIPLEY – The Washington County Historical Society has received the first installment of a $50,000 grant from the Florida State…
Read MoreTwo in custody after cross-county pursuit
Staff ReportTwo were arrested Thursday afternoon following a pursuit that spanned Holmes and Washington Counties. Holmes County Sheriff’s Office reports the…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills on barring vaccine mandates
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly signed four bills into law Thursday from a special legislative session aimed primarily at…
Read MoreAlabama man faces multiple drug charges
Washington County NewsWASHINGTON COUNTY An Opp, Alabama man is behind bars in Washington County on drug possession and paraphernalia charges. A Washington…
Read MoreUF/IFAS offers up new telehealth initiative
Living in a rural county has its challenges, and for some, finding transportation to healthcare resources can be chief among…
Read MoreHouse backs moving away from OSHA
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE --- With Republicans angry about a vaccination rule issued by the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Administration, the…
Read MoreVernon mayor resigns
VERNON Despite recent attempts at achieving continuity among members of Vernon City Council, Mayor Candice Hodges resigned, effective immediately…
Read MoreHospitals address vaccine mandate as legislature holds special session
As Florida lawmakers hold a special legislative session this week to push back against vaccine related mandates, local healthcare facilities…
Read MoreTennessee man arrested on felony warrants after fleeing WCSO on foot
WASHINGTON COUNTY – A Tennessee man is in custody after fleeing from Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies in Wausau. On…
Read MoreResidents: Officials failure to address Spikes dam issue in the past plays role in continued flooding
CHIPLEY As residents of the southern portion of Washington County continue to deal with historic water levels, some are…
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