Lawmaker wants teachers to take oath
Staff ReportFlorida public school teachers would be required to take an oath pledging support to the U.S. and Florida constitutions under…
Read MoreIdeology-based crimes targeted
A new proposal filed in the Florida House would expand hate-crime laws to include offenses motivated by political ideology. Rep.…
Read MoreState could face food stamp tab
As more Florida residents on food assistance will soon have to meet new work requirements, state officials are warning that…
Read MoreLower gun buying age sought
As a related case awaits review by the U.S. Supreme Court, House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, has filed…
Read MoreWashington County deputy arrests motorcyclist after pursuit on Highway 90
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a motorcyclist Wednesday, October 8, after a short pursuit along Highway 90. While…
Read MoreNotice of Meeting
The Value Adjustment Board will hold meetings in the County Commission Meeting Room at 1331 South Boulevard, Chipley, Florida 32428,…
Read MoreOverdorf refiles bill to require cursive writing instruction in schools
Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, has refiled legislation that would require public elementary school students to learn and demonstrate proficiency…
Read MoreLawmakers examine artificial intelligence use in Florida’s insurance industry
Amid explosive development of artificial intelligence, Florida lawmakers Tuesday began drilling into questions about the technology’s use in the insurance…
Read MoreChipley’s McKinnie named to Palmer College Dean’s List
Joel McKinnie of Chipley, FL, has been named to the 2025 spring trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s…
Read MoreLawmakers begin filing local project requests ahead of 2026 session
Lawmakers have started to file proposed budget earmarks for local projects as they return to the Capitol to prepare for…
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