Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser

11/08/2025

‼️UPDATE: JYLON HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE‼️ Thank you for helping us share and bring him home!

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MISSING/RUNAWAY JUVENILE

We are currently searching for 13-year-old Jylon Sanders of Bonifay. Jylon is wearing a blue shirt and red shorts, and went missing from Yoopon Lane between 9:00 and 9:30 this morning. He was last seen at the rec center in town around noon today.

If you see Jylon or have any information regarding his location, please contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at 850-547-3681, option 1.

11/07/2025

Reporter Ali Moreland bringing you the top stories from around Washington and Holmes Counties.

11/07/2025

Shovels hit the dirt on November 7 as the Washington County School District and the City of Vernon broke ground on the new Vernon High School Tennis Complex.

Shovels hit the dirt on November 7 as the Washington County School District and the City of Vernon broke ground on the new Vernon High School Tennis Complex. The 10 a.m. ceremony, held behind Vernon City Hall where the current courts stand, drew school board members, city officials, and community su...

11/07/2025

Holmes County High School Theatre students will perform 12 Angry Jurors Nov. 14–16 at the Holmes County High School Auditorium.

The Holmes County High School Theatre Department will present the play 12 Angry Jurors on Friday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.,  Saturday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Holmes County High School Auditorium. 12 Angry Jurors is a play about twelve jurors deliberati...

11/07/2025

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday, November 6, to appoint Andrew Fleener as the county’s next administrator, following a multi-step selection process.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday, November 6, to appoint Andrew Fleener as the county’s next administrator, following a multi-step selection process. The process began October 23 with commissioners reviewing applications and ranking candidates, selecting the top s...

11/07/2025

Bills filed for the 2026 legislative session could open the door for Floridians to sue vaccine manufacturers advertising in the state, intensifying ongoing debate over vaccine safety and liability.

House and Senate Republicans have filed proposals that could allow Floridians to sue vaccine manufacturers who advertise their products in the state. The identical bills (HB 339 and SB 408), sponsored by Rep. Monique Miller, R-Palm Bay, and Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, would permit individuals to....

11/07/2025

After an undefeated season, the Vernon Recreation football 6U team will compete in the Eastern Championship Game against Jackson County at 10 a.m. this Saturday, November 8, in Bonifay.

After an undefeated season, the Vernon Recreation football 6U team will compete in the Eastern Championship Game against Jackson County at 10 a.m. this Saturday, November 8, in Bonifay. This weekend’s game will be held at Memorial Field at 210 McKinnon Ave, with tickets being sold for $5 each. If ...

11/07/2025

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) recently announced that Shirley Parrado, MAHR, MAML, began her role as Executive Director for the Chamber on October 20.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) recently announced that Shirley Parrado, MAHR, MAML, began her role as Executive Director for the Chamber on October 20. Parrado brings more than two decades of experience in community outreach, health education, and organizational development to her....

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

With the holidays approaching, the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) and Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) are reminding residents that a wide range of services are available to support seniors age 60 and older in both counties.

With the holidays approaching, the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) and Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) are reminding residents that a wide range of services are available to support seniors age 60 and older in both counties. This support is especially vital amid recent changes and concerns...

11/06/2025

Earlier today, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in coordination with Alabama law enforcement, apprehended Landon Epley in Geneva, Alabama in connection with an armed burglary that occurred October 30.

Earlier today, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), in coordination with Alabama law enforcement, apprehended Landon Epley in Geneva, Alabama. Epley was one of three suspects identified in connection with a burglary that occurred on October 30 at a residence on Holiday Roa...