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September 3 is National Skyscraper Day
Skyscrapers have become pretty commonplace in modern times, and Skyscraper Day is our golden opportunity to appreciate these architectural marvels and feats of engineering. Skyscrapers grace our big cities with their bold...
September 2 is World Coconut Day
A popular fruit consumed around the world, the coconut is healthy and tasty, and it grows in tropical regions. World Coconut Day celebrates everything that has to do with this delicious and...
2026-2027 Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Students Work with Light in ‘Studio B’ on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
2026-2027 Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography students, led by Instructor Paul Goulding, worked in ‘Studio B’, the FPTC production facility, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, exploring lighting, studio equipment and various techniques,...
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jeremy Ryan Hewett for Methamphetamine and Resisting
A Caryville man is behind bars facing drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Washington County. On August 31, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies initiated a traffic stop on Yates Settlement Road....
September 1 is Pink Cadillac Day
Pink Cadillac Day, celebrated every September 1, honors the iconic car that became a cultural landmark of the 1950s. Immortalized by Elvis Presley and later Bruce Springsteen, this symbol of luxury and...
The Impact of the Digital Video Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida
The Digital Video Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida encompasses photography, video production, audio production, television production and the basics of drones as a production platform, including the...
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County to Host “Meet and Connect with Extension” Community Open Houses
Whether residents are new to the area or have lived in the community for years, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County invites the public to discover how local extension programs and services can support...
Innovations FCU Named No. 1 Credit Union to Work For in Florida, Ranks No. 10 Nationwide
Innovations Financial Credit Union has been named the No. 1 credit union to work for in Florida and No. 10 nationwide in American Banker’s 2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings. The national recognition places Innovations among...
A Look Back- Interview with Graduate FPTC Digital Video Technology Student David McInnis on April 13, 2026
Interview with David McInnis, successful graduate student of the Digital Video Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College, and his Instructor Paul Goulding, recorded in Studio B, the production facility of the...
Invest 97L at 70% Chance of Development, Likely to Become Edouard Prior to Landfall
Invest 97L is at a 70% chance of development. This likely will become Edouard prior to making landfall. The system is looking very healthy on satellite this AM. Regardless effects look to...
Part 3- Florida Panhandle Technical College Celebrate Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Graduation on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Florida Panhandle Technical College celebrated LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) student graduation on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Shiloh Baptist Church, as seen in Part 3 of these images by Goulding. See entire...
August 31 is National Matchmaker Day
The world (and us!) feeds on a steady diet of love and romance and, this National Matchmaker Day, we are honoring all those who bring people together. Held annually on August 31,...