Washington County EMS crews make special visit to Chipley VPK
AMBER PATINOWashington County EMS crews from Unit 131, Unit 134, and Medic 1 visited Chipley VPK on Thursday, October 9, educating…
Read MoreVMS gives recognition to employees of the year
Vernon Middle School (VMS) recently recognized three outstanding staff members: Sierra Padgett as Teacher of the Year, Letisha Brown as…
Read MoreLower gun buying age sought
Staff ReportAs a related case awaits review by the U.S. Supreme Court, House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, has filed…
Read MoreWashington County deputy arrests motorcyclist after pursuit on Highway 90
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a motorcyclist Wednesday, October 8, after a short pursuit along Highway 90. While…
Read MoreOverdorf refiles bill to require cursive writing instruction in schools
Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, has refiled legislation that would require public elementary school students to learn and demonstrate proficiency…
Read MoreEubanks retires after 46 years of service to fire department
Firefighter Woody Eubanks has retired from Washington County Fire Department after 46 years of service to the county. Washington County…
Read MoreLawmakers examine artificial intelligence use in Florida’s insurance industry
Amid explosive development of artificial intelligence, Florida lawmakers Tuesday began drilling into questions about the technology’s use in the insurance…
Read MorePlanning Commission approves variances for proposed Wausau Community Center
The Washington County Planning Commission met Monday, October 6, and voted to recommend approval of a series of zoning variances…
Read MoreChipley’s McKinnie named to Palmer College Dean’s List
Joel McKinnie of Chipley, FL, has been named to the 2025 spring trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s…
Read MoreLawmakers begin filing local project requests ahead of 2026 session
Lawmakers have started to file proposed budget earmarks for local projects as they return to the Capitol to prepare for…
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