FDOT solicits public input on SR 79 resurfacing project
Collin Breaux[email protected] The Florida Department of Transportation is gearing up to resurface a portion of State Road 79 in Washington and…
Read MoreBurn ban issued in Washington County
Staff ReportAs dry, windy conditions persist and the region continues to see no rain, a burn ban has been issued in…
Read MoreTourist development councils encourage residents to display historical items for documentary series
The reality television show “American Pickers†documents the search for historical artifacts across America and is reportedly considering coming to…
Read MoreHCA, WCN now open in new location
The offices of the Holmes County Advertiser and Washington County News are now operating out of a new location, parent…
Read MoreEmpty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
One of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund–based in…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Washington County was 3.5%. With a total…
Read MoreNews, Advertiser to return to separate publications
CAROL KENTSTAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent…
Read MoreWashington County Commissioners approve land use changes for requested properties
[email protected] The Washington County Board of County Commissioners signed off on a trio of land use changes–one allowing several residential…
Read MoreWashington County officials discuss possible credit line extension
[email protected] Washington County Attorney Matt Fuqua said he recently spoke with First Federal Bank of Florida about extending the county’s…
Read MoreLiquor license winners announced
[email protected] The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently announced the winners for the 2022 liquor license lottery, with…
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