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Fentanyl · ChipleyThe Bay County dealer who supplied the fentanyl that caused the overdose death of a Chipley woman has been sentenced to the maximum 15 years in prison, State Attorney Larry Basford announced Friday, August 15. Amber Rae Grant, 39, pled guilty to Manslaughter Thursday and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Timothy Register. The charge is a Second-Degree Felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The victim would have turned 46 today, August…Read Article
Dealer who supplied fentanyl sentenced in death of Chipley woman
Washington County, Florida · Washington CountyA reported increase in the number of houseboats located in Washington County has led commissioners to consider moving forward with adopting an ordinance that would address floating structures in county waterways. The Washington County Board of Commissioners discussed the issue in an August 14 workshop, noting an increase in such structures across local bodies of water. Currently, there are no state or county restrictions regulating these structu…Read Article
County considers boathouse ordinance
Washington County, Florida · Washington CountyWashington County voters could likely see a referendum regarding a lodging tax increase should commissioners approve placing the measure on the November 2026 ballot when the Board of County Commissioners meets again in regular session. Commissioners agreed in an August 14 workshop to place the item on the consent agenda for the Thursday, August 21 meeting. If approved, the referendum would be added to the ballot, allowing residents to vote on ra…Read Article
