David Earl Gipson sentenced to three consecutive life terms in Washington County Court
Staff ReportWASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (July 25, 2025) — This morning, David Earl Gipson, 40, was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences…
Read MoreEbro man arrested on felony aggravated battery charge
An Ebro man is in custody and facing a felony charge following a reported domestic incident earlier this week, according…
Read MoreMurder suspect in custody
On July 23, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications Center received a 911 call stating residents needed…
Read MoreMurder suspect arrested in Washington County following domestic incident
A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a woman at a residence in…
Read MoreWashington County man sentenced in long-term meth trafficking investigation
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – A federal judge sentenced Brandon Taylor, 42, to 180-months in federal prison after having previously pleaded guilty…
Read MoreLegal Services of North Florida to host free civil legal clinic in Vernon
Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF) will offer a free civil legal clinic through its Justice on the Block initiative…
Read MoreWashington County school district earns ‘B’ grade in state rankings
Terra MaplesThe Florida Department of Education released the 2024–2025 school grades, and Washington County School District was officially elevated to a…
Read MoreChipley Council considers reserved parking proposal for downtown businesses
GARRETT VALCOURTDowntown business owners are seeking relief from ongoing parking challenges, prompting a request to the Chipley City Council during its…
Read MoreWCSO arrests one for failure to comply with sex offender registration.
A registered sex offender is in custody after failing to comply with state-mandated sexual offender registration requirements, according to the…
Read MoreChipley man arrested after multi-county crime spree and pursuit
A Chipley man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and a series of burglaries that spanned multiple locations in…
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