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Two arrested in connection with copper theft

From Staff Reports CHIPLEY — Police arrested two Chipley residents in connection with the theft of antique copper down spourts on Friday, according to a police report. Arrested were Vernon Patrick Sloan Jr on charges of theft, criminal misc... Full story

Fountain, Ebro post offices to remain open

FOUNTAIN — The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to keep the country’s smallest post offices open means more than convenience for Fountain residents. “Actually it will mean a great deal because in a rural community, post offices... Full story

Police investigate possible murder-suicide

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Police are investigating a possible murder after which the suspect is thought to have turned a gun on himself. Cleveland Gettis, 33, and Saleisha Richardson, 28, died from gunshot wounds at their home in DeFuniak Springs o... Full story

Two dead in Holmes County wreck

HOLMES COUNTY — Two were killed in a wreck in Holmes County on Interstate 10 on Sunday evening, May 13 according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. According to the report James M. Long, 53, of Alford, Fla. was driving his 2005 Chevrol... Full story

HCSO Lt. Raley presented the Mellie McDaniel Award

BONIFAY — The Mellie McDaniel Award was presented to Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Investigator, Lt. Michael A. Raley, at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Rural Conference at Chipola College on May 10, 2012. This awa... Full story

Wausau Council approves final contract

Mayor wants contractor to provide sod

By RANDAL SEYLER 638-0212| @WCN_HCT rseyler@chipleypaper.com   WAUSAU — Wausau Town Council members grudgingly signed off on the last work of a $1 million water line project, releasing the final $21,000 payment to North Florida Constru... Full story

12th person sought in Fla. domestic terrorism case

1 suspect arrested in Washington County

PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — A 12th suspect is being sought on charges related to a white supremacist group in Florida. Florida Today reported Friday that court records name 25-year-old Dylan Rettenmaier of Palm Bay as a codefendant in the domestic... Full story

DOC Report on Jackson Correctional Facility

PDF of investigation report

This is the 47 page report released by the Department of Corrections and the Office of the Inspector General, Including the findings of the investigation involving Chipley Mayor Linda Cain. Administrative Investigation (.PDF) Addendum Report... Full story

UPDATE: Mayor denies falsifying DOC records

By RANDAL SEYLER 638-0212| @WCN_HCT rseyler@chipleypaper.com   CHIPLEY — Chipley Mayor Linda Cain denied falsifying Florida Department of Corrections records in a news conference Friday morning at Chipley City Hall.  “There... Full story

Ponce de Leon approves tower lease agreement with Florida Broadband Alliance

PONCE de LEON — The Town of Ponce de Leon approved of a tower lease agreement for wireless equipment facility with the Florida Rural Broadband Alliance In New Business during their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 3. Town Attorney ... Full story

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