Washington County Emergency Management announces key leadership promotions
AMBER PATINOConnie 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
Staff ReportAccording 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…
Read MoreWausau Fire Department holds ceremony to commemorate consolidation
On Wednesday, October 1, the Wausau Fire Department held a ceremony to commemorate its official transfer to the Washington County…
Read MoreChipley man in custody after shooting on Hard Labor Road
On Tuesday, September 30 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Northwest Florida Community Hospital,…
Read MoreFirst responders participate in landing zone training
Washington County EMS, Chipley Fire Department, and other local first responders participated in a training session led by Air Methods,…
Read MoreWCSO arrests all suspects in Merry Acres Drive armed robbery and drug seizure
CHIPLEY, Fla. (October 1, 2025) — Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews has announced that all suspects connected to the August…
Read MoreChipley approves budget for coming fiscal year
Chipley City Council held a final budget hearing on Monday, September 29, at 5:05 p.m. to set final millage rate…
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