Cottondale man arrested after traffic stop leads to discovery of meth, firearms
Staff ReportA Cottondale man was arrested Monday evening after a traffic stop in Washington County led deputies to the discovery of…
Read MoreFlorida redesigns driver’s licenses
Florida has redesigned its driver’s license and identification card with new security features and state symbols incorporated into the design.…
Read MorePanama City man facing multiple drug charges following Vernon traffic stop
A Panama City man is facing multiple drug-related charges in Washington County following a traffic stop on Dawkins Street in…
Read MoreWCFD contains mobile home fire, rescues dog
Firefighters with the Washington County Fire Department responded to a structure fire near the 3600 block of Highway 79 on…
Read MoreNew laws, final $1 minimum wage hike arrive with October
Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes to how law enforcement identifies criminal gang members, a new…
Read MoreHawkins found guilty in child sexual abuse case
Ronald Gene Hawkins, 69, has been found guilty of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim less than 12 years…
Read MoreChipley man found guilty in 2024 fatal shooting at Diamond Head Lake
A 26-year-old Chipley man has been found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm following a trial this week in Washington…
Read MoreLife jacket station, Hunter Park splash pad to close for season September 29
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announced that the Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station at Culpepper Landing…
Read MoreState board approves artificial intelligence guidelines for K-12 schools, colleges
The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday, September 16 approved rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 public…
Read MoreWCBOCC announces transition to official ‘.gov’ website domain
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) recently announced a transition from its previous .com domain to a new…
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