TALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican who has been at the forefront of controversial legislation supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will oversee the 2022 elections in …
A 21-year-old Defuniak Springs man is dead after his vehicle overturned on Interstate 10 on Friday. Just before 4 p.m. a red 2000 Nissan pickup truck was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 at …
A Chipley man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his roommate on May 5. Washington County 911 Telecommunications Center received a call on May in reference to a possible stabbing at 3941 A …
A Chipley man is behind bars for battery on a law enforcement officer. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Blue Lake after a call reporting a suspicious person was …
Two men are behind bars after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a hunting lease on May 10 in reference to a report of stolen and damaged property. When deputies …
A jury found Shawn Thomas Gainey guilty of attempted second-degree murder on Wednesday after a two-day trial. The six-member jury took just ten minutes to deliberate, returning the guilty verdict …
Alligators in Florida will be targeted around-the-clock when the next hunting season begins in August. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule change last week …
Florida Panhandle Technical College (FPTC) was recently named the number one community college in the state by Best Colleges. Best Colleges, an online educational planning resource, ranked …
Day one of the attempted second-degree murder trial of Shawn Thomas Gainey began on Tuesday in a Washington County courthouse with Chief Circuit Judge Christopher Patterson presiding. Gainey was …
The driver of a DynaFire work van sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle crash on Monday afternoon at mile marker 120 on Interstate 10. Witnesses say the van was riding alongside of their …
Florida Panhandle Technical College (FPTC) was recently named the number one community college in the state by Best Colleges. Best Colleges, an online educational planning resource, ranked …
After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caryville Worm Fiddlin’ Festival returned Saturday, May 7.
The Washington County Historical Society on Friday held a punch reception honoring veterans. The event was held to not only honor those who have served their country, but to showcase a narrative …
A Vernon man is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Panama City Beach. Washington County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call on May 3 in reference to a suspicious person …
TALLAHASSEE – A series of sales-tax “holidays” on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax in October topped a package signed …
The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch until 6 p.m. This watch affects six Panhandle counties, including Holmes and Washington and Bay. Listed in the watch are Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, …
Holmes and Washington counties on Thursday joined other communities across the U.S. to commemorate National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme was “Exalt the Lord Who Has Established …
Washington County has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged she was discriminated against for her gender and pregnancy. Commissioners voted to accept the $55,625 settlement …
A Walton County man will face sentencing May 23 in Washington County after pleading guilty to human trafficking charges that include the prostitution of a minor. According to court records, the …
A Bonifay man is behind bars after leading Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit on May 2. An HCSO deputy was dispatched to a pursuit in …