Commissioners approve fuel tax, hear Sunny Hills water concerns
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a new local-option fuel tax, heard renewed concerns from Sunny Hills residents…
Read MoreWCSO arrests man wanted in Florida and Louisiana on warrants alleging offenses against a minor
Staff Report44-year-old Alphonso Ali Smith of New Orleans, Louisiana, was arrested on Thursday, August 27, in Washington County on an active…
Read MoreNFCH receives $10,000 Sunshine Health Provider Technology Grant
Ali MorelandNorth Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) has been selected as a recipient of the Sunshine Health Provider Technology Grant, receiving $10,000…
Read MoreCRA awards $62,300 in commercial grants
The Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) awarded $62,300 in commercial grants during their Monday, August 17 meeting to two local property…
Read MoreState budget delivers funding boosts for Washington and Holmes counties
Northwest Florida communities will see significant investment in the coming year following the passage of Florida’s FY 2026–27 State Budget, with…
Read MoreSpectrum Alert expands Florida’s efforts to safeguard children with autism
Effective July 1, Florida introduced the Spectrum Alert, a new statewide system aimed at speeding the safe recovery of missing children…
Read More70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival returns to Chipley June 26–27
The 70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will return to Chipley on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, bringing two days of free, family‑friendly entertainment to Washington County. Festivities…
Read MoreSevere storms cause damage across Washington County
Severe thunderstorms swept across Washington County on Thursday, May 7, leaving behind downed trees, scattered debris, and property damage as a powerful…
Read MoreFlea Across Florida returns April 10-11
Flea Across Florida will return to Washington and Holmes counties on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. The nearly…
Read MoreChipley Garden Club and Spanish Trail Playhouse plant memorial tree
A memorial gathering honoring Barbara James was held Saturday, February 7, between the historic Chipley High School building and gymnasium…
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