Vernon celebrates school spirit during Homecoming Week
AMBER PATINOVernon schools kicked off Homecoming Week 2025 on September 29 with a full slate of spirited dress-up days, culminating in…
Read MoreThree-month narcotics probe leads to multiple arrests
Staff ReportThe Washington County Drug Task Force, consisting of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department, has concluded…
Read MoreDOH-Washington urges rabies precautions
The Florida Department of Health in Washington County (DOH-Washington) is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid contact with wild…
Read MoreGrace Assembly receives $5K for food outreach from Emerald Coast Hospice
Lori Carter of Emerald Coast Hospice presents a $5,000 donation to Grace Assembly Vernon to support its outreach through the…
Read MoreVernon Highway resurfacing project to begin in October
This October, the Florida Department of Transportation will begin a $7.2 million resurfacing project on Vernon Highway (State Road (S.R.)…
Read MoreWashington County Emergency Management announces key leadership promotions
Connie Welch is officially promoted to Emergency Management Director for Washington County. With more than 22 years of dedicated service,…
Read MoreLocal bands ranked Superior at marching festival
Vernon High School’s “Pride of Vernon” band and color guard earned top honors at the 15th annual Rehobeth Marching Band…
Read MoreFatal crash claims life of Chipley man
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 79-year-old Chipley man was killed Wednesday after his pickup truck collided with a…
Read MoreAppeals court says smell of cannabis no longer enough for vehicle searches
Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police…
Read MoreWashington County advocates for strategic investments in safety, infrastructure, and community services
Ali MorelandOn Tuesday, September 30, county officials and community members met with Representative Shane Abbott and Senator Jay Trumbull on priorities…
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