Chipley man arrested after multi-county crime spree and pursuit
Staff ReportA Chipley man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and a series of burglaries that spanned multiple locations in…
Read MoreVernon Coaching shakeup sparks a community call to action
GARRETT VALCOURTAs the start of the high school football season approaches, Vernon High School is navigating a leadership change within its…
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue seeks to partner with Washington County for emergency missions
Terra MaplesAt last week’s Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Panhandle Search and Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, requested a…
Read MoreChipley crew reels in big catch at the Billfish Open
The crew of Hard Money, including several Chipley natives, made a strong showing at the 2025 Bay Point Billfish Open,…
Read MoreWashington County Jail celebrates first baptism service.
Sheriff 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
The 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…
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