CHS Lady Tigers named State Academic Champions for third consecutive year
AMBER PATINOThe Chipley High School Lady Tigers varsity softball team has been named State Academic Champions in the Rural Class for…
Read MoreNo gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
Staff ReportThere will be no suspension of Florida’s gas tax this year after a proposal backed by Democrats failed to make…
Read MoreWCFS participates in air rescue training
Ali MorelandOn Saturday, May 23, firefighters from Washington County Fire Services participated in specialized helicopter operations training with Walton County Air…
Read MoreFishing with Friends brings local seniors together at Blue Lake
The Washington County Council on Aging recently hosted its Fishing with Friends event at Blue Lake, offering local seniors a…
Read MoreFlorida revamps red snapper fishing after court ruling
Florida wildlife officials modified recreational red snapper fishing rules set to begin Friday after a federal court halted expanded fishing…
Read MoreNAACP hosts collaborative discussion with local public safety agencies
On Friday, May 15, the Northwest Florida NAACP Branch 5486-B hosted a Community Talk and Collaboration Luncheon focused on strengthening…
Read MoreFatal crash reported on State Road 77
A fatal two vehicle collision occurred on State Road 77 on Thursday, May 21, involving a sedan and a pickup…
Read MoreWAVE athletes bring home seven medals from Special Olympics State Summer Games
Washington Academy for Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) athletes competed at the Special Olympics State Summer Games held May 15 and 16…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreVernon council updates personnel policy and announces low cost rabies vaccine day
The Vernon City Council met Monday, May 18, for a regular meeting where members approved an updated personnel policy and…
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