HCA, WCN now open in new location
Staff ReportThe 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 KENT SMITHSTAFF 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
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz 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
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz 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
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently announced the winners for the 2022 liquor license lottery, with…
Read MoreWashington County officials look to continue fixing up Williams Road bridge
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Discussion on bids for replacing the wooden bridge on Williams Road–a remote dirt road–came up during a Washington County…
Read MoreWashington County receives $3.4 million grant from state
Washington County was one of nine rural communities that will receive significant funding through the Florida Small Cities Community Development…
Read MoreWashington County School District prepares for new voluntary pre-kindergarten center
COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As emphasis continues on preparing children for education at younger ages in Florida and across the country,…
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