Washington County Tourist Development Council looks to present lodge tax increase proposal on November ballot
Collin Breaux[email protected] A 2% increase in the tourism lodging tax for Washington County could be decided by voters during the general…
Read MoreWashington County Board Chairman David Pettis: FEMA said to be in error on lack of reimbursement
[email protected] As Washington County continues to not be reimbursed by FEMA for contractor work after Hurricane Michael, Board of County…
Read MoreChipley to pursue grants for law enforcement services
[email protected] The City of Chipley is looking to outside funding to bolster police capabilities. The City Council authorized applying for…
Read MoreVernon submits audit report
[email protected] The City of Vernon’s auditor finished the 2021-2022 audit and submitted it to the state on May 1. The…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURT[email protected] The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreVernon, Chipley High receive grants
[email protected] Vernon High School and Chipley High School are getting financial boosts from a charitable organization. Vernon is receiving $50,000…
Read MoreTourist Development Council discusses potential for multi-day events in Washington County
[email protected] Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a member of the Washington County Tourist Development Council. The…
Read MoreCounty EMS set to purchase new ambulance
[email protected] Washington County Emergency Medical Services Director Randy Truette received approval from the County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to…
Read MoreSchool District receives nearly $400k in workforce development funding
Staff ReportWashington County School District is receiving grant funding from the state to assist programs focused on cloud computing and virtualization,…
Read MoreWashington County Public Library to receive grant funding for facility expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced Friday, Feb. 2, the Washington County Public Library will receive nearly $4 million to expand…
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