Florida Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day throughout Chipola District
Staff ReportFlorida Arbor Day is Friday, January 16, and the Florida Forest Service is recognizing this day by having a tree…
Read MoreLocal flu cases spike after holidays
AMBER PATINOFollowing the holidays, local communities are seeing a spike in influenza cases, prompting area clinics and hospitals to urge the…
Read MoreWCFS partners with Ellie’s Boxes of Hope to support local families
Ali MorelandWashington County Fire Services (WCFS) has partnered with Ellie’s Boxes of Hope to provide families with essential items immediately following…
Read MoreBrush fire contained after multi‑agency response in Washington County
Multiple fire departments in Washington County responded to a call regarding a large brush fire located between Porter Pond Road,…
Read MoreWarrant arrest results in drug seizure, additional charges
On Dec. 29 a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a white female, Ashley Simmons, outside a residence on Olie…
Read MoreHarrison named Outlying County Investigator of the Year by GCCAC
The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC) recently recognized Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Investigator Duran Harrison as its Outlying…
Read MoreCommunity steps up to help family after fire on Christmas day
The community is rallying around Jason and Melissa Martin after a fire destroyed their family home at 1330 Church Ave…
Read MoreChipley Christmas Fest draws crowds downtown
The Chipley Christmas Fest and Parade brought the community together in the spirit of the season on Friday, December 19,…
Read MoreWCBOCC moves forward on EMS upgrades, accepts vulnerability assessment grant
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) held its regular meeting Thursday, December 18, approving the purchase of a…
Read MorePlans for Ronny’s Car Wash proceed
After initially failing to secure approval for a development order in August, plans to build Ronny’s Car Wash in Chipley…
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