Chipola Wins State Baseball Championship - The Chipola Indians successfully defended their Florida state baseball title with a 6-0 win over Manatee CC in the championship game of the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament, Tuesday, May 13, at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven. 

Most Wanted Captured - The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports the capture of Christopher Cruz Walley, posted on the county's most recent "Ten Most Wanted" list.

FWC Asks Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Pay Attention - Gov. Charlie Crist and Florida’s cabinet members passed a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week in Florida.

The Power Against Fraud - The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Bobby Haddock will present "The Power Against Fraud." 

Art Exhibit Opening at Jackson Hospital - As part of the activities commemorating Hospital Week, May 11-16, Jackson Hospital will officially open its Art in Public Places Gallery on Thursday, May 15. 

Twins Celebrate Third Birthday - Thomas and Sarah Stradley celebrated their 3rd birthday in Liverpool, NY on April 24.

VES Waiting on Storm Water Permit - Joe Taylor, facilities director, reported to the Washington County School Board Monday night that a storm water permit from the Department of Environmental Protection is still needed before construction of new classrooms at Vernon Elementary School can begin.

Lane Recognized for Selection to Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps - Chipley High School senior MacKenzie Lane was presented with a plaque Monday night during the monthly meeting of the Washington County School Board. 

Meth Arrest in Chipley - The alert actions of the Chipley Police Department's K-9 Officer Scott Thompson resulted in the arrest of an admitted methamphetamine dealer in the Chipley area. 

Pleasant Grove Cemetery Maintenance - With spring and summer upon us, funds are needed for mowing and maintenance of the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Hinson's Crossroads.

Prayer Chapel Dedicated at BCF - Brilliant sunshine and cool breezes greeted faculty, staff, trustees and students of the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville as they met for the dedication of the College’s new Prayer Chapel on Friday, May 9. 

Chipola to Face Pensacola in State Baseball Tournament - The defending state and national champion Chipola Indians face the Pensacola Pirates in the FCCAA State Baseball tournament at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven. 

WCI Correctional Officer Arrested - As a result of a joint effort by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington Correctional Institution, Correctional Officer Ivan Duke Peters, 34 year old white male, was taken into custody while on duty on the evening of Saturday, May 10, at the Washington County Correctional Institution.

Master Gardener Graduation - Washington County's first ever Florida Master Gardeners graduation will take place at the Washington County Extension Office on May 21.