State issues clarification on license plate frame law
Staff ReportState officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality…
Read MoreRecords exemption eyed for ER docs
Two Republican lawmakers have filed matching bills that would make personal information about current and former emergency physicians confidential under…
Read MoreChipley PD looks to increase manpower to meet service needs
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz For at least 25 years, the Chipley Police Department has remained at approximately the same staffing level. However, as…
Read MoreChipley to pursue grants for law enforcement services
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley is looking to outside funding to bolster police capabilities. The City Council authorized applying for…
Read MoreChipley Council institutes new policy for law enforcement regarding nonviolent civil rights demonstrators
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A new policy approved by the Chipley City Council on April 9 bars local law enforcement from using “excessive…
Read MoreLaw enforcement searching for fugitive after traffic stop turns into pursuit
Special to the NewsOn Thursday, April 4, a high-speed pursuit unfolded involving a suspect later identified as Rodney Leon Broxton Jr. from Chipley.…
Read MoreFPTC hosts graduation ceremony for Public Safety Program students
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz New faces will be joining the Panhandle fields of law enforcement, corrections officer, and related industries. Florida Panhandle Technical…
Read MoreLaw enforcement lights the way for Special Olympics
The 40th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics made its way through Holmes and Washington Counties recently. There…
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