Authorities on scene of shooting incident in Chipley
Authorities are on scene of a shooting incident that occurred at a residence on 4th Street in Chipley around 3…
Lions, tigers and bears … not in Washington County: Commissioners reviewing plans for possible drive-through safari park
A special exemption to operate an animal safari park on two parcels of land designated agriculture/silviculture was approved by the…
Archaeologists find possible remains of Holms Town
The Washington County Historical Society obtained a grant after artifacts were unearthed during Hurricane Michael that are believed to be…
Washington County voters sign petition to legalize recreational marijuana
The legalization of recreational marijuana use in Florida is gaining momentum as a petition campaign by the political committee Smart…
Woman apprehended in high speed pursuit through three counties
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asked Florida Highway Patrol for assistance in the pursuit of a Cocoa, Florida woman after…
Volunteers make Arc multi-sensory room a reality
In a day and age of neurotypical people living in an overstimulated world, it’s even more important to safeguard those…
West Florida Baptist Association hosts first annual 5K, Funds raised for nonprofit One More Child
The West Florida Baptist Association (WFBA) recently held the first annual 5K run with proceeds going to One More Child….
Caryville man being evaluated for psychological competency in case of alleged sexual assault on a child
A Caryville man is awaiting a neuropsychiatry competency exam to determine his ability to stand trial in a sexual assault…
WCSO under cyber-attack Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning Washington County Sheriff’s Office came under a ransomware cyber attack. While the attack is ongoing, the WCSO…
From cadet to commander, Destiny Gregory shows transformative power of JROTC
For 18-year-old cadet Major Destiny Dawn Gregory, climbing the ranks of leadership in Vernon High School’s JROTC program has the…