Hunter Park to get upgrades
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Hunter Park in Vernon is due to get some new features. A $200,000 grant from the state will go…
Read MoreCommissioner Wesley Griffin brings up county potentially helping residents bury small livestock
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As it stands, some residents in Washington County may not be able to afford burying their horses or other…
Read MoreWashington County to receive funding addressing opioid crisis
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County is on track to receive $203,559.22 from a lawsuit settlement Florida and other states reached with pharmaceutical…
Read MoreWashington County school grades released
Staff ReportIn addition to students getting report cards, so do Florida schools in a sense. The Florida Department of Education released…
Read MoreEnd of FEMA contractor work suspension on the horizon
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The end of suspension of FEMA contractor work in Washington County is set to start January 10, 2024. The…
Read MoreOrange Hill, Ebro Fire Departments receive new firefighting equipment
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Orange Hill and Ebro Volunteer Fire Departments recently got new equipment in the form of five Air-Paks, 10…
Read MorePolice arrest man after law enforcement chase
A 26-year-old man from Chipley was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, after a law enforcement pursuit on a motorcycle that ended…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association program manager discusses tips for recognizing, managing Alzheimer’s, dementia
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The holidays are a time when families spend time together–which can also be a point when children or loved…
Read MoreCommunity organizations receive donations from Washington County Sheriff
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As part of a recent Christmas tradition, Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews personally handed donations of $1,500 each to…
Read MoreCounty commission officially approves loan documents for additional credit line
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners officially sealed the deal…
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