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Sunday, April 19, 2026 · Washington County
Washington County closes offices July 2-6 for Independence Day
Washington County government offices will close July 2, 3, and 6 for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Essential services continue operating.
Evolution Welding to bring 40-60 jobs to Chipley industrial park
Washington County commissioners approved a tax incentive package for Evolution Welding, which will create 40 to 60 manufacturing jobs in Chipley's industrial park.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County Opens Revolutionary War Driving Tour
Washington County opens Revolution Road, a 14-stop driving tour tracing a British military route across the Florida Panhandle during the Revolutionary War. The July 2 launch marks the region's first permanent commemoration of its role in the nation's founding conflict.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Panhandle Watermelon Festival Returns to Chipley With Free Concerts
The 70th Panhandle Watermelon Festival returns to Chipley June 26-27 with free concerts by Tracy Byrd, Dailey & Vincent, and Ashley Monroe, plus family activities and a Saturday parade.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County closes offices July 2-6 for Independence Day
Washington County government offices will close July 2-6 for an extended Independence Day holiday, with regular operations resuming July 7. Emergency services will continue operating.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County urges residents to make address numbers visible to emergency responders
Washington County urges residents to post visible address numbers on homes and mailboxes to help emergency responders locate them faster during emergencies.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County tells residents: Make your address numbers visible
Washington County urges residents to post clearly visible address numbers on their homes and mailboxes to help emergency responders arrive faster during crises.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County tells Sunny Hills residents to file water complaints with state
Washington County commissioners are directing Sunny Hills residents to file water quality complaints with the Florida Public Service Commission against their water utility provider.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Chipley Celebrates 70 Years of Watermelon Festival With Free Concerts June 26-27
The 70th Panhandle Watermelon Festival returns to Chipley June 26-27 with free concerts by Tracy Byrd, Dailey & Vincent, and Ashley Monroe, plus a watermelon parade and family activities.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Washington County Urges Residents to Make Address Numbers Visible to Emergency Responders
Washington County urges residents to post visible address numbers on their homes and mailboxes to help emergency responders reach them faster during medical emergencies and fires.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Evolution Welding to bring 40-60 jobs to Chipley
Evolution Welding will locate in Chipley's industrial park and create 40 to 60 jobs, following a unanimous county commission vote for tax incentives.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Hurricane Idalia Debris Removal Continues in Washington County
Washington County is continuing Hurricane Idalia debris removal efforts, asking residents to separate storm debris from household garbage and place it curbside for zoned collection.
Sunday, April 19, 2026