No gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
Staff ReportThere will be no suspension of Florida’s gas tax this year after a proposal backed by Democrats failed to make…
Read MoreFlorida revamps red snapper fishing after court ruling
Florida wildlife officials modified recreational red snapper fishing rules set to begin Friday after a federal court halted expanded fishing…
Read MoreFatal crash reported on State Road 77
A fatal two vehicle collision occurred on State Road 77 on Thursday, May 21, involving a sedan and a pickup…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H hosts annual Public Speaking Contest
Washington County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, May 14, showcasing the confidence, communication skills, and…
Read MoreWashington County encourages residents to improve address visibility for faster emergency response
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is reminding residents that clearly visible address numbers can save valuable time during…
Read MoreColorado arrest made in Washington County child exploitation investigation
A California man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Washington County child exploitation investigation that began October 24, 2025,…
Read MoreSenate backs off funding requests for ‘Rural Renaissance’ programs
The 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…
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