Washington County Jail celebrates first baptism service.
Staff ReportSheriff Kevin Crews is proud to announce that several women at the Washington County Jail had the opportunity last Friday…
Read MoreVernon man charged with child abuse.
(WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL; June 30, 2025) – A Vernon man is in custody, facing aggravated child-abuse charges for cruelty toward…
Read MoreFPL announces planned upgrades for Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties to continue building a stronger, smarter grid
Special to the NewsThe company’s smart grid technology prevented more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season Special to the News We’re…
Read MoreDispute started at BOCC over $8,800
Hannah CollinsWhen the Washington County Board of Commissioners opened their June 19 meeting for public comment one resident, Benita Crittendon, had…
Read MoreWashington County Sheriff’s Office issues a press release to address pursuit that left a Bonifay man in critical condition
GARRETT VALCOURTThe Washington County Sheriff's Office issued a statement following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash, leaving a Bonifay…
Read MoreBonifay man airlifted after fleeing crash in Washington County
A 24-year-old Bonifay man was critically injured after crashing while fleeing from Washington County deputies on Coralvine Drive, according to…
Read MoreSearch for missing diver underway near Cowford Landing
Multiple agencies are assisting in the search for a missing diver on the Choctawhatchee River near Cowford Landing, according to…
Read MoreChipley woman arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct involving minor
A 54-year-old Chipley woman has been arrested after reports of sexual misconduct with a child under the age of 16.…
Read MoreTwo juveniles arrested following Caryville convenience store robbery
Two juveniles were taken into custody Thursday morning after allegedly robbing the Pate Farms Convenience Store in Caryville. The suspects…
Read MoreJudge dismisses 2022 whistleblower lawsuit against Washington County by Washington County Commissioner Wesley Griffin
A whistleblower lawsuit filed against Washington County alleging retaliation and accusing a former county commissioner of gross misconduct has been…
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