Senate backs off funding requests for ‘Rural Renaissance’ programs
Staff ReportThe Senate on Thursday dropped funding requests for a series of programs tied to Senate President Ben Albritton’s “rural renaissance”…
Read MoreWashington County to host grand opening for new splash pad at Hunter Park
Washington County will celebrate the grand opening of its newest splash pad with a “Fun in the Sun” event at…
Read MoreOpioid overdose deaths drop in Florida
Florida’s drug overdose deaths continued to decline in 2025, according to state data released Wednesday. Opioid-caused deaths fell 42 percent…
Read MoreImmigration enforcement costs climb to $460m for year
The Florida Division of Emergency Management spent another $45.3 million on immigration enforcement-related costs, bringing the total spent this year…
Read MoreFormer corrections officer sentenced to state prison
On Wednesday, April 29, Tina Marie Wallace, a former correctional officer at Northwest Florida Reception Center in Washington County, was…
Read MoreState issues advisories for hurricane season
State officials are ramping up warnings for residents to prepare supplies and organize insurance paperwork as the six-month hurricane season…
Read MoreJackson Hospital honors Colby Roland, LPN, as Employee of the Quarter
Jackson Hospital recently recognized Colby Roland, LPN, as Employee of the Quarter, noting his compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient…
Read MoreGude Management Group, Kent Smith Group announce strategic merger to expand CEI and program management services across Florida
Gude Management Group (GMG) and Kent Smith Group (KSG) recently announced a strategic merger that brings together two complementary firms…
Read MoreDeSantis signs new Congressional district map
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a new congressional map — drawn by his staff and passed by the…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to drug arrests
A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop April 29 on a vehicle committing a violation…
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