Vernon man behind bars on warrant; stolen car
Staff ReportA Vernon man is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Panama City Beach. Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatch…
Read MoreTornado watch in effect
The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch until 6 p.m. This watch affects six Panhandle counties, including Holmes and…
Read MoreGov. DeSantis signs largest tax relief package in state’s history
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE A series of sales-tax holidays on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension…
Read MoreWashington County settles discrimination suit for $55K
Carol WyattWashington County has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged she was discriminated against for her gender…
Read MoreGang member to be sentenced for human trafficking
A Walton County man will face sentencing May 23 in Washington County after pleading guilty to human trafficking charges that…
Read MoreDual agency pursuit ends in arrest
A Bonifay man is behind bars after leading Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit…
Read MoreDBPR now accepting specialty liquor license applications for Washington County
The application process is now open for purchasing a license to sell liquor in Washington County. April 25 marked the…
Read MoreShort pursuit lands one in jail
A short pursuit lands a Washington County man behind bars on multiple charges On April 27, Washington County Sheriffs deputies…
Read MoreChipley man in custody after high-speed chase.
A Chipley man is in custody after leading Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase on April 27.…
Read MoreWCPL awarded grant to make the mission possible
The Washington County Public Library (WCPL) was recently awarded the Preschool Literacy Matters: Mission Possible grant through the Florida American…
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