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Fishing day turned deadly in Vernon, Washington County Sheriff says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, one man died after being shot by his fishing partner in Vernon. Around 2:40 p.m., Washington County officials received a 911 call about an altercation at the Diamond Head Fish Camp on Moss Hill Road in Vernon. Authorities said the caller stated the altercation was between her husband […]
Child injured during a shooting in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Mossy Head that injured a child Thursday morning. Around 2 a.m. Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting on West Cypress Avenue. The caller told authorities that the child was injured while asleep inside the home.
Vernon upsets Freeport, advances to district final
BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) — The four-seed Vernon softball team rolled past one-seed Freeport 7-1 in the Class 1A District 2 Semifinal on Tuesday night. The YellowJackets improved to 17-9 and will face Holmes County in the district final on Thursday, May 2. The Bulldogs fell to 16-8 and will await regional brackets.
47-year-old man charged with drowning cat at Walton County park
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A 47-year-old Freeport man was arrested after drowning a cat at a Walton County Park Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff's office. Britton Bush is charged with felony animal cruelty. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Walton County deputies and animal services were called to Grady...
Annual rodeo coming up at Vortex Spring
Steers and cowboy hats will once again be present in Holmes County when the annual Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo will be held May 10–11 at The Original Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon. Events will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Students six to 10...
Shooting at Vernon mobile home park
VERNON, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An individual is dead after a shooting last week at a local mobile home park in Washington County. On Apr. 27, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say a call was received about an incident at Diamond Head Fish Camp on Moss Hill Road in Vernon.
Washington County deputies shoot and kill out-of-state suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, April 27 Washington County deputies shot and killed a wanted out-of-state suspect for sexual exploitation of a minor. At about 7:00 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Salem Drive in the Sunny Hills community. Deputies said they were attempting to execute an out-of-county arrest on 42-year-old Brian […]
Washington County receives $1.3 million over 18 years for opioid recovery
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Like several other local counties, Washington County is trying to find ways to help people addicted to opioids. Sheriff’s officials are using $1.3 million from the state’s opioid lawsuit settlement over the next 18 years. The money will go to community outreach, and education, and help connect those struggling with […]
DeFuniak Springs man killed after collision involving a dump truck
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, Florida Highway Patrol received a call reporting a collision between an SUV and a commercial dump truck. The accident happened on Highway 90 at the intersection of Walden Road. According to FHP, the SUV was traveling south on Walden Road when it tried to turn onto the highway, […]
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