WashCo Now works to get every fact right. When we get something wrong, we fix it in the open.
How we correct mistakes
- We fix the error in the story or post as soon as we confirm it.
- We add a dated note so readers can see what changed, such as “Correction, Nov. 13, 2026: An earlier version of this story gave the wrong meeting time. The meeting is at 6 p.m.” or “Updated Nov. 13, 2026: Added the school district’s new start date.”
- We never quietly change a story to hide a mistake.
- When a mistake also appeared on our Facebook or Instagram post, we correct that post too.
How to ask for a correction
Use our contact form and choose “Story correction.” Please tell us:
- The link to the story or post
- What you believe is wrong
- Any official record or source that shows the correct information
We review correction requests within 2 business days. We check each request against the official record. If we find an error, we correct it and add a dated note. If we do not find an error, we will tell you why.
Updates
News changes. When a story gets new information, such as an updated time, a new official statement or a change in a case, we add a dated “Updated” line. If charges in a case we covered are dropped or someone is found not guilty, we will review the story and consider a follow-up.
Legal notices
If you are sending a formal notice about a story, including a notice under Chapter 770 of the Florida Statutes, please send it through our contact form and say in the subject that it is a legal notice. We handle these notices promptly.
Our sources
We report from official records and from people and organizations speaking for themselves. You can see how we choose sources on our Official Sources page.
Effective Nov. 13, 2026.