DeSantis lays down spring break rules
Staff ReportGovernor Ron DeSantis announced, in a press release March 6, he is directing state law enforcement agencies to provide additional…
Read MoreTrumbull makes moves for boaters rights
Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull has filed legislation, Senate Bill 1388, establishing the Boater Freedom Act, to protect the rights…
Read More2025 Youth Tour winners announced
West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is congratulating this year’s 2025 Youth Tour winners. Isabella Coley, a junior at Blountstown High…
Read MoreBicentennial brings reading inspiration
The Washington County Public Library is holding a reading challenge in honor of Chipley’s Bicentennial Celebration in two different age…
Read MoreWCSO finds missing teen with drone
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to a report of a runaway juvenile Thursday, February 27. The juvenile was…
Read MoreBOCC names second Saturday of February Black History Parade and Celebration Day
Hannah CollinsHANNAH COLLINS | The News The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has officially designated the second Saturday of February…
Read MoreChurches honored at BOCC
Live Oak Baptist Church was recognized for their efforts during the winter storm event in January and remaining a warming…
Read MoreWausau woman arrested on felony charges
A Wausau woman has been arrested on felony charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a Fifth Ave. residence.…
Read MoreDistrict spelling bee winners awarded
Washington County district spelling bee winners, Shophia Dowdy, Ethan Chesnut, and Jabe Bruner, were awarded at the school board meeting…
Read MoreChipley City Council addresses phase two of Mongoven project
HANNAH COLLINS | The News The Chipley City Council has officially approved the next step in the ongoing restoration of…
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