Opioid overdose deaths drop in Florida
Staff ReportFlorida’s drug overdose deaths continued to decline in 2025, according to state data released Wednesday. Opioid-caused deaths fell 42 percent…
Read MoreKMS fourth graders recognized in 4‑H Public Speaking Contest
AMBER PATINOKate M. Smith Elementary School (KMS) recently announced its 4th Grade Florida 4‑H Public Speaking Contest winners. Mylon Henderson (center)…
Read MoreWAVE students represent WCSD at Special Olympics State Summer Games
Ali MorelandOn Tuesday, May 12, the Washington Academy for Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) sent five students to the Special Olympics State Summer…
Read MoreTattered & Tarnished Antiques celebrates grand opening in Chipley
Tattered & Tarnished Antiques owners Teresa and Jim McCarty pose for a photo with friends and community supporters during their…
Read MoreImmigration enforcement costs climb to $460m for year
The Florida Division of Emergency Management spent another $45.3 million on immigration enforcement-related costs, bringing the total spent this year…
Read MoreSunny Hills residents voice concerns over water system, MSBU, and fire safety at community meeting
SKYLA CARTERSunny Hills residents gathered at the Sunny Hills Library and Community Center on Saturday, May 9, to discuss ongoing concerns…
Read MoreCounty approves temporary funding for Sheriff’s Office to acquire biometric identification equipment
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted during a Thursday, May 7 emergency special meeting to temporarily fund more…
Read MoreFormer corrections officer sentenced to state prison
On Wednesday, April 29, Tina Marie Wallace, a former correctional officer at Northwest Florida Reception Center in Washington County, was…
Read MoreFamily advocates for ISLET Act following child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis
GARRETT VALCOURTA local family is speaking out in support of proposed federal legislation they believe could help pave the way for…
Read MoreOfficials confirm no changes to District 2 after congressional map approval
As discussion continues statewide about Florida’s newly approved congressional map, local election officials are assuring residents that nothing will change…
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