BOCC to set date for alcohol referendum
Carol WyattWashington County voters could see a sample ballot for the alcohol referendum as early as next week. Political Action Committee…
Read MoreDonations down for holiday giving tradition
Diane M. MooreMost know the holiday season has begun when the familiar sound of a ringing bell and the sight of a…
Read MoreFederal judge refuses to block healthcare vaccination rule
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE – A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals,…
Read MoreSchool lunch programs adapt after supply chain issues make impact
In a time when supply chain issues are creating shortages for school lunch programs nationwide, Holmes and Washington counties are…
Read MoreHistory Museum receives Phase I Highway 90 Corridor funds
CHIPLEY – The Washington County Historical Society has received the first installment of a $50,000 grant from the Florida State…
Read MoreTwo in custody after cross-county pursuit
Staff ReportTwo were arrested Thursday afternoon following a pursuit that spanned Holmes and Washington Counties. Holmes County Sheriff’s Office reports the…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills on barring vaccine mandates
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly signed four bills into law Thursday from a special legislative session aimed primarily at…
Read MoreAlabama man faces multiple drug charges
WASHINGTON COUNTY An Opp, Alabama man is behind bars in Washington County on drug possession and paraphernalia charges. A Washington…
Read MoreUF/IFAS offers up new telehealth initiative
Living in a rural county has its challenges, and for some, finding transportation to healthcare resources can be chief among…
Read MoreHouse backs moving away from OSHA
TALLAHASSEE --- With Republicans angry about a vaccination rule issued by the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Administration, the…
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