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PONCE DE LEON, Fla. (WDNews) — The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the theft occurred Nov. 3, 2026, at a business on Pirates Cove Road in Ponce de Leon.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Three women at the Walton County Jail have graduated from a heavy equipment training program designed to help them prepare for life after incarceration. The women completed the six-week program on Nov. 4, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. During the training, they gained...
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A woman and her three dogs escaped a camper fire in the Eucheeanna Valley community, according to Walton County Fire Rescue. Firefighters were dispatched to Gilreath Lane at 10:35 a.m. after a camper fire was reported. Engine 8 arrived three minutes later and found the camper fully engulfed in flames, the agency said.
The GFWC Chipley Woman’s Club hosted a free spaghetti lunch for Washington County first responders on November 6 as a gesture of appreciation for the men and women who serve and protect the community. The event provided local first responders with a complimentary meal and an opportunity to be...
UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.
After Hurricane Isaias slammed the Panhandle last month, it took countless trees in the area. Two local nonprofits are working to assess and help restore the tree canopy. Mary Gutierrez, executive director of Earth Ethics, launched the Panhandle Tree Replacement Project shortly after Isaias. “A lot of friends were talking...
FEMA has received aid registrations from more than 500 residents.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated $50,000 to two United Way organizations to help families and communities across Northwest Florida recover from Hurricane Isaias. The credit union announced donations of $25,000 each to United Way Emerald Coast and United Way of West Florida. United Way Emerald Coast will direct its funding toward recovery efforts in Okaloosa and Walton counties, while United Way of West Florida will use its donation specifically to assist residents of Santa Rosa County, which experienced some of the region’s most extensive storm damage. “We are so grateful that Eglin Federal Credit Union, a long-time partner of local United Ways, is providing this assistance during this difficult time for our community members,” said United Way Emerald Coast President and CEO Kelly Jasen. “Hardworking families can struggle to make ends meet even during the best of times, and this disaster has only increased the challenges many are facing. As our neighbors begin the road to recovery, this donation will help provide critical support where it is needed most.” The donations will help address immediate and long-term needs resulting from Hurricane Isaias, including housing assistance, essential household expenses, and other recovery-related services. United Way
“Where Every Day is a Celebration” is the theme of the sixth annual Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Bazaar that showcases unique seasonal décor and other items handmade by members and other local artists. Special thanks to Cantina Laredo for again allowing the Club to have the event at their Grand Boulevard location on November 14, 2026. Doors open at 9 a.m. Come early for the best selection! The bazaar is always a sellout.
