Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser

07/12/2025

🎨 Artist in Painting 🎨
Please note the pink portion of W North Ave highlighted below will have detours periodically over the next few weeks. An easy detour is outlined with white arrows. We previously mentioned that Waukesha Way received grant funds to beautify our city and we are excited that crosswalks are being painted.
⚠️ Please use caution and lookout for the artist! ⚠️

07/11/2025

Reporter Terra Maples brings you today’s 4 At 4 broadcast, recapping the latest news in the area.

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07/11/2025

Traffic stop leads to pursuit and arrest.

On July 10, 2025, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a black Yukon on Bonifay Gritney Road due to no tail lights. The driver refused to stop, prompting a pursuit. The suspect turned onto Hathaway Mill Road and then onto Old Mill Road, nearly striking another vehicle in the p...

07/11/2025

WCSO arrests one for failure to comply with s*x offender registration.

A registered s*x offender is in custody after failing to comply with state-mandated s*xual offender registration requirements, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Nathaniel Scott Bradberry, 29, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with failing to report vacating a residence w...

07/11/2025

A Chipley man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and a series of burglaries that spanned multiple locations in Washington and Bay counties.

A Chipley man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit and a series of burglaries that spanned multiple locations in Washington and Bay counties. On July 3, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported that a stolen vehicle had been recovered and the suspect, identified as 32-year-old T...

07/10/2025

Reporter Garett Valcourt brings you today’s 4 At 4 broadcast, recapping the latest news in the area.

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07/10/2025

Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Matthew Alford in church burglary case.

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announces that Matthew Alford has been arrested in Walton County on various charges, including active warrants from Holmes County. Following his arrest, HCSO investigators interviewed Alford regarding the burglary at Macedonia Church. During the interview, Alford...

07/09/2025

Pot proposal tops 600K signatures in an effort to get on the ballot in Florida.

Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of ma*****na have submitted more than 600,000 petition signatures as they try to put the measure on the 2026 ballot. The state Division of Elections website Tuesday showed 613,206 valid signatures for the proposal, spon...

07/09/2025

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025–2026 state budget last week, delivering $3.9 million to Washington County and $2.5 million to Holmes County for key projects.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed and approved the 2025-26 state budget last week, earmarking $95 million for projects across Northwest Florida, including $3.9 million for Washington County and $2.5M for Holmes County. Championed by Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott, these allocations....

07/09/2025

Clear-view cell phone lockers, like the one pictured, will be assigned to all middle school students at Ponce de Leon High School to securely store electronic devices during the school day in compliance with Florida’s new legislation banning phone use in classrooms.

In response to recent legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Ponce de Leon High School is implementing new protocols regarding student cell phone use and reinforcing district-wide dress code expectations as the 2025–2026 school year begins. The new state law prohibits the use of cell...

07/09/2025

As the start of the high school football season approaches, Vernon High School is navigating a leadership change within its football program following the resignation of Head Coach David Hedges.

As the start of the high school football season approaches, Vernon High School is navigating a leadership change within its football program following the resignation of Head Coach David Hedges. Hedges, who was appointed to the position in February, submitted his resignation less than five months in...