Real Florida Magazine

05/30/2026

People have differing opinions about the history of creativity. Some believe it began in the prehistoric ages when early humans used leaves to cover themselves and developed tools for hunting.

Unleash your imagination for National Creativity Day on May 30! Many things in our lives (except nature, of course) was spawned out of someone’s imagination. Artists, writers, sculptors, filmmakers, chefs, landscapers, architects,...

05/30/2026

The Great Kanto earthquake in 1923 disrupted the Japanese economy and it displaced many people from Edo Japan. Japanese people were forced to restart their lives in new places and this consequently took sushi all over the world.

‘Enjoy Sushi Month’ in May is the perfect excuse to tuck into the Japanese specialty. Sushi has become a global phenomenon over the past 30 years or so after struggling to find...

05/30/2026

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ola; father, Claude; brother Phillip and cherished son, Stephen, with whom he is now reunited.

Hulan Carter, 86, of Chipley, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2926 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Patricia. A devoted family patriarch, Hulan was always a stout protector and...

05/30/2026

The victim stated Chambers had suffocated him numerous times throughout the night using a pillow while telling him he wished he would die.

Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the 80-year-old victim, who reported being abused by his biological son and caregiver, Brian Chambers. The victim stated Chambers had suffocated him numerous times throughout the...

05/30/2026

You may hear unfamiliar weather terms, but understanding the forecast ahead of time helps you act quickly & make informed decisions when it matters most.

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1 and continues through November 30, 2026. You may hear unfamiliar weather terms, but understanding the forecast ahead of time helps you act quickly...

05/30/2026

As of this morning, the lowest regular unleaded price within a comfortable 30-minute drive of downtown Chipley sits at a crowd-sourced $4.04 per gallon — a welcome 5–12 cents below Florida’s statewide average and enough to put real money back in local pockets.

Chipley, Florida — Memorial Day road warriors have headed home, and Washington County motorists are breathing easier at the pump. As of this morning, the lowest regular unleaded price within a comfortable...

05/30/2026

A secondary hazard through Monday will be the increasing heat index.

7AM ET May 30, 2026 Rinse and repeat, we’ll see high chances for rain through Monday. A secondary hazard through Monday will be the increasing heat index. They’ll be pushing into the...

05/29/2026

Part 1- The Slocomb, Alabama Tomato Festival happens this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and celebrates the tomato, as seen in these images from the 2018 event by Goulding. See the entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine.

05/29/2026

Part 2- The Lynn Haven, Florida July 4 Parade happens this year on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and celebrates our nation's birthday, as seen in these images from the 2018 event by Goulding. See the entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine.

05/29/2026

Part 1- The Lynn Haven, Florida July 4 Parade happens this year on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and celebrates our nation's birthday, as seen in these images from the 2018 event by Goulding. See the entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine.