Multi-agency pursuit results in two arrests
Two subjects were arrested following a multi-agency pursuit that took place in the early hours of Friday, June 12. Read More …
COVID-19 update
The Florida Department of Health has updated the COVID-19 stats for Washington County as of 10 a.m. June 12, and reports another death and three more hospitalizations. Read More …
Governor announces recommendations to safely reopen Florida’s education system
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced recommendations for local communities to consider as they finalize plans to re-open safe and healthy schools that are set up for success. Read More …
Officer Memorial Scholarships
Sheriff John Tate is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Officer Memorial Scholarships. Read More …
Chipola College reopening June 15
Dr. Sarah Clemmons, President of Chipola College, today announced the re-opening of the college campus with employees returning to their offices on Monday, June 15, as part of Governor DeSantis’s Phase II Re-Opening. Read More …
Two additional COVID-19 cases in Washington County
According to the Florida Department of Health’s coronavirus summary for Washington County as of 10 a.m. June 11, there are 87 total cases, reflecting two additional cases in long-term care facility. Read More …
Ponce de Leon man facing multiple charges following pursuit
Deputies with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday, June 10, to a pursuit already in progress by Walton County Sheriff’s Deputies of a subject traveling eastbound on Highway 90 toward Ponce de Leon at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Read More …
Two arrested following traffic stop
Two Alabama residents are charged with methamphetamine possession as a result of a June 10 traffic stop conducted in the area of John Clark Road. Read More …
FWC needs your input on future management of the stone crab fishery
FWC will be holding two virtual stone crab workshops to gather public input about management of the stone crab fishery. Read More …
LEPC to hold virtual meeting
The Emerald Coast Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold a virtual After Action Conference on Thurs., June 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. (Central Time) to discuss the results of the virtual Tabletop Exercise/Facilitated Discussion held on June 8. Read More …