Attic fire contained on Windsong Lane; three cats rescued
Ali MorelandWashington County Firefighters contained an attic fire at a home on Windsong Lane on Thursday, June 11, preventing the blaze…
Read MoreWashington County schools earn funding for summer reading programs
Kate M. Smith Elementary and Vernon Elementary Schools each received a $3,000 Dollar General Summer Reading Grant, bringing a total…
Read MoreVES students surpass 63,000 books read in record year
Vernon Elementary School (VES) students recorded substantial reading accomplishments during the 2025-26 school year, collectively reading more than 63,000 books…
Read MoreDothan man killed in fatal Washington County vehicle crash
WMBBA Dothan man is dead after a vehicle accident in Washington County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two men…
Read MoreWCSD administrators complete statewide leadership academy
Standing left to right, Jesse Carter, Dr. Charles Peterson, and Jennifer Kincaid from Washington County School District are recognized for…
Read MoreWCSO Emergency Management urges residents to prepare as hurricane season begins
Staff ReportWith hurricane season officially underway, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take…
Read MoreVernon workshop discusses potential charter reform, budget, and tennis complex security
Vernon City Council met on Monday, June 1, for a workshop to discuss charter revision proposals, early budget planning, and…
Read MoreChipley continues accepting Hometown Heroes banner applications amid growing interest
The City of Chipley continues to accept applications for its newly established Hometown Heroes Banner Program, an initiative created to…
Read MoreWCFS participates in air rescue training
On Saturday, May 23, firefighters from Washington County Fire Services participated in specialized helicopter operations training with Walton County Air…
Read MoreNAACP hosts collaborative discussion with local public safety agencies
On Friday, May 15, the Northwest Florida NAACP Branch 5486-B hosted a Community Talk and Collaboration Luncheon focused on strengthening…
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