Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday to run September–December
AMBER PATINOFlorida’s annual Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday will return this year, offering shoppers a four‑month break on sales…
Read MoreState certifies primary results
Staff ReportThe Florida Elections Canvassing Commission on Thursday certified the results of the Aug. 18 primary elections, setting the stage for…
Read MoreCountry Oaks VFD receives $10,000 State Farm grant
County Oaks Volunteer Fire Department (COVFD) was recently awarded a $10,000 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program grant from State Farm.…
Read MoreLocal seniors beat the heat with ice cream social at Council on Aging
In celebration of Senior Appreciation Day, the Washington County Council on Aging hosted a special lunch and Ice Cream Social…
Read MoreFlorida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida…
Read MoreWCSO, U.S. Marshals arrest wanted felon in Washington County
A Washington County man wanted on felony charges was taken into custody August 23 following a joint operation by the Washington…
Read MoreWashington County seeking volunteer for Value Adjustment Board
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) is inviting local citizens to apply for an open seat on the…
Read MoreVernon council discusses fire coordination, new tennis courts, and well improvement project
Ali MorelandThe Vernon City Council met for regular business on Monday, August 17, and addressed fire department coordination, water system concerns,…
Read MoreCounty approves one‑year moratorium on data‑center applications
SKYLA CARTERThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on the acceptance, processing, review, and approval of applications…
Read MoreWCCOC and United Way bring community leaders together to address Washington County needs
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosted United Way of Northwest Florida for a community conversation focused on the financial…
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