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08/20/2024

Take your drone photography, television production, photography, video production and live streaming to the next level in the Photography, Video and Television Production programs at Florida Panhandle Technical College by stopping by FPTC Student Services at 757 Hoyt Street in Chipley and spend a few hours shadowing these programs or call 850-638-1180 Extension 6317 for information.

05/25/2024

The Chipley, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Philip Rountree Stadium, as seen in this video clip produced by the Florida Panhandle Technical College Television Production Technology Program.

The Chipley, Florida High School Class of 2023-2024 seniors celebrated Graduation Ceremonies on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Philip Rountree Stadium, as seen in this video clip produced by the Florida Panhandle Technical College Television Production Technology Program. Florida Panhandle Technical Col...

12/20/2023

Video Production students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida were tasked by Instructor Paul Goulding with producing a short video clip highlighting The New Year, in their own style, as seen in this video clip by student Cameron Taylor.

Video Production students at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida were tasked by Instructor Paul Goulding with producing a short video cli...

12/20/2023

There’s no evidence of how the day began or who started it. We can only imagine it was someone who did everything impeccably.

Dot Your I’s Day is on December 20 every year, but, just like you, we’re intrigued by this unique holiday. We know the saying, “dot your i’s and cross your t’s.” Today’s when we up our game several notches higher. There’s no evidence of how the day began or who started it. We can onl...

12/16/2023

Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers in many different fields, including Digital Media, as highlighted by Florida Panhandle Technical College student Cameron Taylor.

Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers in many different fields, including D...

12/03/2023

Officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle which yielded a digital scale, 70.7 grams of ma*****na, and Alpha PVP laced ma*****na, and a loaded 9mm R***r pistol.

The Marianna, Florida Police Department on Saturday December 2, 2023 at approximately 12:38 AM conducted a traffic stop on a red in color Toyota passenger car in the area of Madison Street and Broad Street. The driver of the vehicle was George Washington Robinson. A strong odor of green ma*****na wa...

12/02/2023

Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their homes, adorn it with lights, baubles, and tinsel—then unceremoniously drag it to the curb in January.

Christmas trees are a strange tradition if you think about it. Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their homes, adorn it with lights, baubles, and tinsel—then unceremoniously drag it to the curb in January. But evergreen bou...

12/02/2023

The Downtown Chipley, Florida Christmas Parade and Festival originally scheduled for Friday, December 1, 2023 and Saturday, December 2m, 2023, has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023, as seen in these images from the 2021 event, by Paul Goulding Photography.

The Downtown Chipley, Florida Christmas Parade and Festival originally scheduled for Friday, December 1, 2023 and Saturday, December 2m, 2023, has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023, as seen in these images from the 2021 event, by Paul Goulding Photography.

03/06/2023

The fundraiser ‘Miss Trailblazer’ Pageant was held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Bonifay K-8 Elementary School in Bonifay, Florida at 2PM, as seen in Part 1 of these images from the event by Paul Goulding Photography.

12/23/2022

08/02/2022

Circuit Judge Ana Garcia of the Florida 14th Judicial Circuit dismissed a second amended complaint in the case brought by Wesley Griffin and A&W Excavations, Inc. against Washington County, Florida, alleging violation of Florida State Statutes, with prejudice, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in response to a motion to dismiss by Washington County.

Circuit Judge Ana Garcia of the Florida 14th Judicial Circuit dismissed a second amended complaint in the case brought by Wesley Griffin and A&W Excavations, Inc. against Washington County, Florida, alleging violation of Florida State Statutes, with prejudice, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in respons...

07/16/2022

FAA Part 107-compliant video survey shows scope of the 'Highway 79 Project' area, and with a reported over 130 employees, over $5 million payroll yearly, over $300k in property taxes and over $1.5 million tax revenue in gas sales, the Busy Bee complex will be the largest retail employer to the area.

It was recently reported that the Holmes County, Florida Board of Commissioners, along with the Holmes County, Florida Development Commission, has signed a contract with Busy Bee to bring a new truck stop facility to the area. The development was made possible in large part through the cooperative e...

07/11/2022

One body has been found deceased, and investigators are processing the scene.

The Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a death near Pate Pond and Union Hill Rd. in Chipley. Deputies responded to the scene following a 9-1-1 call that came in at approximately 6 a.m. One body has been found deceased, and investigators are processing the scene. ...

07/10/2022

Join Real Florida Magazine for the 53rd Annual Wausau Possum Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022, as seen in these photos from the 2013 event in downtown Wausau, Florida by Paul Goulding Photography.

06/30/2022

The 66th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed the perennial Watermelon Parade at 10AM, followed closely by a thunderstorm deluge, which concentrated most of the activities, including the annual Watermelon Auction, in the Washington County Ag Center, as seen in Part 1 of these photos by Morgan Thompson for Paul Goulding Photography.

The 66th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed the perennial Watermelon Parade at 10AM, followed closely by a thunderstorm deluge, which concentrated most of the activities, including the annual Watermelon Auction, in the Washington Cou...

06/29/2022

JD Owens Carpet & Ceramic Outlet in Marianna, Florida offers the best selection at the best prices.

06/26/2022

The 66th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Downtown Chipley, Florida, enjoyed sweltering heat and cloudless skies, along with record crowds, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by Paul Goulding Photography.

06/16/2022

Vernon, Florida Middle School Lady Yellow Jackets Basketball versus Bonifay Middle School Lady Blue Devils on September 25, 2017, as seen by Paul Goulding Photography.